senior_cush Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I'll be out in the Seattle area for the first 10 days of June and am hoping to rope up with another climber for a Rainier ascent via Emmons. I summited last summer unguided via the DC and am looking to try out other routes. I'd love to head up via Kautz but realize I'm much more likely to find takers for Emmons (and haven't lead ice climbed so I'm at the mercy of finding a climbing partner generous in sharing his/her knowledge on ice). Dates are somewhat flexible, I have about 7-8 days to mix and match between Rainier and other climbs in the area. Drop a line if interested! Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hi Pat, I'd be interested in Emmons on 4th-5th of June (driving up from PDX on the 3rd) if there's a good window for it. My dates are not flexible though. Also, I've never climbed Rainier, though I climb Hood/Adams often. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senior_cush Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hi Cal, Those dates would work for me. I'll either be coming from the cascades if tentative plans to do another climb that weekend hold up but otherwise i'll probably be down in the portland area too (hood). With experience on hood/adams I suspect you'll be fine on emmons. Do you have a rope? Also do you have a pair of pickets or should I bring a couple? Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Me and one other are interested in a Rainier climb, probably any time in the June 2-5 range is OK. Which dates are you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisconsinElliott Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I'm trying to get to Rainier in the 7th-10th range before I head back to the midwest for the summer. PM me if you want to chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainsloth Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I too am interested in a Rainier climb. Emmons or Kautz. I have lead ice climbing experience but would like to take 3 days to summit. My last two tries at a 2 day ascent crippled me with AMS. I am probably available 4-7th of June. PM me if anyone with experience is interested. Please no newbies to glacier travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I've a 9.4mm, 60m dry rope I'd be happy to bring as well as 1 picket to contribute to the arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Oh, forgot to mention, also a pulley for z-crevasse rescue if needed & have practiced it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senior_cush Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 http://www.whittakermountaineering.com/pg/weather looks like there may be a weather window by midweek, wed/thurs maybe? any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik68 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) Hi, my name is Michael and I'm from Bavaria. I would like to climb Rainer using touring ski. I brought my ski touring gear including ice axe. I just saw your discussion and are now unsure if your ideas and my idea fit together. Are they using ski? I'm not so much a rock climber, but I have quite experience in ski touring inkluding glaciers. My favorite route would be Ingram and Emmons glacier in two steps: First day: White river camp ground -> Ingram glacier -> camp schuman (tent) Secound day: Camp Schuhman Emmons glacier -> summit -> camp schuhmann (collect the gear left behind) -> White river camp ground. If there is anybody out there who is interested please reply here or send a PM. Even if it doesn't fit it would be kind to reply since I have then a definitive answer Michael PS: This (http://fotoalbum.web.de/ui/external/VaamfKIuSHqGm2G-gnL1RA00103) is did last weekend in the Alps in my favorite area Karwendel. Edited June 3, 2012 by mik68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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