Chris Simpson wrote:Seano - As for soloing on Rainier, they will issue you a solo permit if you have completed 5-10 summits of Rainier OR terrain similar to Rainier or a successful summit of Denali. I know this because I applied for a solo permit a few weeks ago.
Thanks -- now I know the rules of the solo permit game, though I doubt I'll play it again. I think I did 5 things at least as "glacier-hard" as a standard route on Rainier this summer (solo, EDIT: some explanation), but I don't see having a reason to go back to Rainier. I hope you get your permit in any case.
EB -- Where's the "advice," terrible or otherwise? What you quote is just my own assessment of the risk. The OP should, of course, take it for what it's worth and make his own decision. The guide service costs about 20 micromorts.