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Mount Rainier
14,411 ft
Fundraising Goal: $4,500
Guides: TBA
Route: Disappointment Cleaver
Difficulty: Very Difficult (RMI), glacier and snow
Rope Team: 2 Climbers 1 Guide
Date: August TBA
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Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Seattle and meet in Ashford at HQ at 2:00pm for the pre-climb meeting.
Day 2: Snow school with guides.
Day 3: Ascend to Muir Hut (10,000').
Day 4: Wake at midnight. Climb to your personal summit. Descend to Paradise.
Day 5: Wake up early and return to Seattle.
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The Climb
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Mt Rainier has more name-recognition than any other mountain in the United States. It is the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, with 38
square miles of snow and ice and it’s the highest volcano of the Cascade Range. More than 10,000 people a year try to stand on its summit. World renowned mountaineer
Ed Viesturs got his start guiding RMI clients up Rainier and went on to climb all the world's 8,000 meter peaks without bottled oxygen. This peak is the North American
training ground for the biggest mountains in the world.
The best time to climb Rainier is during the warmest and driest time of the year, from June to September, where the temperature ranges between 40 and 65 F. However,
it is not uncommon for the late summer season to have intense winter-like storms and temperatures often drop below zero during the night. Like most mountains,
conditions change quickly and climbers should come prepared for the worst.
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Current weather conditions.
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Map
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Travel
Climbers should plan to arrange their own transportation to and from the mountain. Bay Area Wilderness Training will assist in organizing carpools to and from
the airport. You should arrive at the designated meeting point no later than 7:45 am on the morning of snow school. Additional information will be available in the
Climber Orientation Packet and at the pre-trip meeting.
Lodging
Most Rainier climbers stay at Whittaker’s Bunkhouse. Book early as this location is popular among climbers.
Reservations: http://www.whittakersbunkhouse.com
Nearest Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Additional Recommendations
RMI customers receive a discount from National Rental Car.
Local Attractions
Museum of Glass (50 miles)
http://www.museumofglass.org
The Museum of Glass provides a dynamic learning environment to appreciate the medium of glass through creative experiences, collections and exhibitions.
A number of outstanding exhibits are on display including a 1,883 pound angel, a bridge of glass, and glass furnaces in the Hot Shop.
Pike Place Market (80 miles)
http://www.pikeplacemarket.org
Considered Seattle's heartbeat Pike Place Market is situated along the water and is a fabulous place to tour, dine, and have fun. The market was originally
founded to allow produce growers to sell directly to consumers. Today, it's a protected historic district that inundates you with sights, sounds, smells, and
the best people-watching in town.
Ashford
http://www.visitrainier.com
Known as Mt. Rainier's base camp, Ashford has great dining and provides access to the park's numerous trails and national historic monuments.
More Info
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