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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.

Contacts

Rodrigo Toso
Rodrigo Toso
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Mon, Aug 7, 2023 — Wed, Aug 9, 2023
  • 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
  • Pace: 2.0

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 favorable weather.
  • 3-day climb to acclimatize well and maximize the chances of summiting 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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