This is my third summit of Rainier. It was a 2 day ascent led by Kevin. We spent the first night at Ingraham Flat. We heard news of unusual rockfall danger on the cleaver and something about sketchy free-standing ladders higher up. As an alternate route we traversed below the cleaver over to the Emmons Glacier and after navigating some tricky crevasses we joined the upper Emmons route at about 13,500 feet. Only 4 of us reached the summit. 6 turned around because of severe altitude sickness. Above 13,000 I was coughing up some stuff and wondering about the bubbling sounds my lungs were making.
On the descent between the Ingraham Glacier and the Cowlitz Glacier Anna suffered a head injury from rock fall. We should have been wearing helmets at that point. I was able to stop the bleeding with a make-shift bandage and she did not show any signs of a concussion or brain injury. Her gear was divided up and we helped her get back down to Muir and the parking lot.
Great mountaineering route. Three of us soloed to the summit from Camp Hazard. We left camp around 12:30 AM and made it to the summit just before 6:00 AM. We descended the route and made it back to camp by noon. The conditions were as perfect as it gets on Rainier. Not bad for a bunch of guys over 50.
Since it was our first time attempting a glaciated peak we took the Disappointment Cleaver route. Camped at Camp Muir the first night, a windless night. Up at 03:00 to cool still conditions. Made it to Cathedral Rocks after some wandering around crevasses - everything was open by that time of the year. Reached the top of the Cleaver as the sun rose below us. Had the summit to ourselves, only 2 others from an RMI group had summited that day before us. Took our time heading back to Camp Muir and spent the afternoon and night there again to savour the whole experience.
Made the summit at 630a. Really windy, but it was a beautiful, sunny day!
William Marler - Jul 18, 2007 12:32 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2007
Emmons Glacier
Long day from Camp Sherman. Summit and all the way out to the car. Beautiful route to a very windy summit. Many thanks to Jeff, Laurie and Tracy for inviting me along. Great part of the world.
Got up early and headed to summit before RMI teams. Made for a quick approach (no waiting for folks) and some private time on the summit. Strong winds (45+) made the climb harder. A nice boot path all the way up. Views were amazing, though clouds prevented seeing much beyond the surrounding area.
Climbed Rainier via the Emmons Glacier Route, with IMG. It was an awesome climb, in an equally awesome weather. On the top, we experienced some high winds, but, overall, the climb, weather, teammates, guides, and scenery was Excellent!
andret - Jul 9, 2007 3:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
Disappointment Cleaver
Weather was beautiful. Ate watermelon and cookies with the rangers on the summit at 11am.
Had an unsuccessful attempt in 2002. Reached the top with my sisters and dad in 2003. This time I was there when my brother reached the top. Great trip!
jvarholak - Jun 30, 2007 4:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2006
DC
DC Route.....crowded slog....beautiful mountain and great weather though....did I say crowded yet? a must climb for everyone......she's such an aesthetically pleasing peak
ccrecente - Jun 27, 2007 11:53 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
Kautz route success
A great day on the route. We missed the alpine start due to high winds, but they died down in the morning and stayed that way the rest of the day. We were able to get up and back down before dark by moving quickly. All in all, one of my best experiences in the mountains!
cms829 - Jun 27, 2007 12:50 am Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2007
DC
Summited rainier via DC 6/22/07. amazing climb in some crazy winds. great route in great shape! what an incredible mountain!
I like it on top - Jul 30, 2007 4:37 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
Fun TripWhat a great trip. The D.C. and weather were good. Our abilities and friendships are getting stronger. Awesome view from the top.
gimpilator - Jul 30, 2007 12:37 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2007
DC Alternate RouteThis is my third summit of Rainier. It was a 2 day ascent led by Kevin. We spent the first night at Ingraham Flat. We heard news of unusual rockfall danger on the cleaver and something about sketchy free-standing ladders higher up. As an alternate route we traversed below the cleaver over to the Emmons Glacier and after navigating some tricky crevasses we joined the upper Emmons route at about 13,500 feet. Only 4 of us reached the summit. 6 turned around because of severe altitude sickness. Above 13,000 I was coughing up some stuff and wondering about the bubbling sounds my lungs were making.
On the descent between the Ingraham Glacier and the Cowlitz Glacier Anna suffered a head injury from rock fall. We should have been wearing helmets at that point. I was able to stop the bleeding with a make-shift bandage and she did not show any signs of a concussion or brain injury. Her gear was divided up and we helped her get back down to Muir and the parking lot.
reboyles - Jul 30, 2007 7:50 am
Kautz Glacier RouteGreat mountaineering route. Three of us soloed to the summit from Camp Hazard. We left camp around 12:30 AM and made it to the summit just before 6:00 AM. We descended the route and made it back to camp by noon. The conditions were as perfect as it gets on Rainier. Not bad for a bunch of guys over 50.
Shirley Lam - Jul 26, 2007 3:29 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2005
EmmonsGreat weather and even better climbing partners: Yannick, Zach, Jason, Kurt, Barnaby and Jeff. Thanks boys!
thelisa - Jul 23, 2007 7:51 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2003
No disappoint for us!Since it was our first time attempting a glaciated peak we took the Disappointment Cleaver route. Camped at Camp Muir the first night, a windless night. Up at 03:00 to cool still conditions. Made it to Cathedral Rocks after some wandering around crevasses - everything was open by that time of the year. Reached the top of the Cleaver as the sun rose below us. Had the summit to ourselves, only 2 others from an RMI group had summited that day before us. Took our time heading back to Camp Muir and spent the afternoon and night there again to savour the whole experience.
smiarowski - Jul 18, 2007 4:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2007
DC ROUTEMade the summit at 630a. Really windy, but it was a beautiful, sunny day!
William Marler - Jul 18, 2007 12:32 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2007
Emmons GlacierLong day from Camp Sherman. Summit and all the way out to the car. Beautiful route to a very windy summit. Many thanks to Jeff, Laurie and Tracy for inviting me along. Great part of the world.
nasak - Jul 17, 2007 3:35 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2007
DC RouteGot up early and headed to summit before RMI teams. Made for a quick approach (no waiting for folks) and some private time on the summit. Strong winds (45+) made the climb harder. A nice boot path all the way up. Views were amazing, though clouds prevented seeing much beyond the surrounding area.
kommish - Jul 16, 2007 2:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2007
Kautz GlacierWent with IMG great guides 13 hour summit day. Great weather all 4 days in the low 30's.
deungsan - Jul 16, 2007 1:44 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 1996
DC route with RMIGreat trip with great guides (5-day exp. seminar).
laurel - Jul 12, 2007 6:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2007
Not quiteBeautiful weather, but we turned back right after getting on Disappointment Cleaver because of a team member's minor injury.
lingana - Jul 12, 2007 3:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2007
Awesome Climb !Climbed Rainier via the Emmons Glacier Route, with IMG. It was an awesome climb, in an equally awesome weather. On the top, we experienced some high winds, but, overall, the climb, weather, teammates, guides, and scenery was Excellent!
andret - Jul 9, 2007 3:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
Disappointment CleaverWeather was beautiful. Ate watermelon and cookies with the rangers on the summit at 11am.
Muir back to Paradise in 1 hour 29 minutes.
dan-o - Jul 6, 2007 8:55 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2003
DCParticipated in the American Lung Association's "Climb for Clean Air". Great people, great weather, great climb. Got me hooked!
klwagar - Jul 2, 2007 12:52 am Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2007
DC routeStopped just below the rim due to wind and a partner needing to go down. Beautiful mountain, fun route
lcarreau - Jan 25, 2008 1:05 pm
Re: DC routeI suppose the conditions are changing constantly on that
mountain. I did it in August of 1984.
ridgegirl - Jul 1, 2007 2:26 am
DCHad an unsuccessful attempt in 2002. Reached the top with my sisters and dad in 2003. This time I was there when my brother reached the top. Great trip!
jvarholak - Jun 30, 2007 4:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2006
DCDC Route.....crowded slog....beautiful mountain and great weather though....did I say crowded yet? a must climb for everyone......she's such an aesthetically pleasing peak
ccrecente - Jun 27, 2007 11:53 am Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
Kautz route successA great day on the route. We missed the alpine start due to high winds, but they died down in the morning and stayed that way the rest of the day. We were able to get up and back down before dark by moving quickly. All in all, one of my best experiences in the mountains!
cms829 - Jun 27, 2007 12:50 am Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2007
DCSummited rainier via DC 6/22/07. amazing climb in some crazy winds. great route in great shape! what an incredible mountain!