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Mount Rainier/Disappointment Cleaver

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Basic Glacier Climb - Mount Rainier/Disappointment Cleaver

Foothills volunteer appreciation climb of Tahoma via Disappointment Cleaver. Roster filled by invitation. Must secure MRNP permits via lottery.

Contacts

Rodrigo Toso
Rodrigo Toso
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sat, Aug 6, 2022 — Mon, Aug 8, 2022
  • Foothills Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 5, Technical 5
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 8,790 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 14,410 ft

TBD via email.

  • Do not ask for permission, please. Roster to be filled by invitation only, for volunteers helping us run the Foothills Basic and Intermediate climbing courses.
  • Depends on permits and favorable weather.
  • 3-day climb to acclimatize well and maximize the chances of summitting with the whole group. May change depending on weather window.
Route/Place

Mount Rainier/Disappointment Cleaver


  • USGS Mt Rainier East
    USGS Mt Rainier West
    Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269
    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
    Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
  • See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
  • Crampons
  • An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
  • A sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder
  • A sleeping pad
  • A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
  • Webbing and accessory cords
  • 6 straight gate carabiners
  • 2 locking carabiners
  • Large pear-shaped carabiner
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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