OffTheSteppe Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I want to do some summer ice climbing on one of the glaciers on Rainier. What do people suggest for good ice with an easy hike in? Could be Serac or crevasse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxybrian Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I've always been under the impression that if you wanted to do something like that, get a climbing pass from the ranger station and head down to the Nisqually Glacier and find one of the monsters there to play with. Just be careful as once you're on the glacier it is glacier terrain and you'll want to be ropped up and probe everything before setting up your spot to climb in. Last thing you want is a buddy to take a 50+ ft dive into a crevasse that requires superman to pull him out. Good luck and have some fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I don't think you need a permit of any sort as long as you're below 10,000 feet - right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffTheSteppe Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 I just looked it up. Climbing permits are needed for climbing above 10,000 feet OR "onto any glacier". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastral Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 What? You mean I haven't been wasting my time at the ranger stations getting my red tape trimmed? Damn what will I do with myself. Beauracracy at its finest. Give em the middle finger is what I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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