Hello,
This is my first post here. I'm thinking about my first summit attempt of Mt. Rainier in July. I'll be going with a guy I know who has been on the mountain 6 times and has summited once in summer and once in winter. I been lurking here and other boards and have read the popular books on Mt. Rainier and Mountaineering in general and I'm aware of the crevasse, and avalanche risk, but I'm wondering just how dangerous a summit attempt on this mountain for a newbie is? I mean, from what I read, July is one of the most busiest times on the mountain for climbers so I imagine the trails will be pretty well worn and my group won't be the only one on the mountain at any time during this period. I'm assuming the only real threat at this time in the season will be the weather. Am I wrong?
Thank you!