Mount Rainier/Disappointment Cleaver

Trip

Basic Rock Climb - Mount Rainier/Disappointment Cleaver

Englund SIG Climb

  • Fri, Jul 21, 2023 — Sat, Jul 22, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb, Strenuous 5, Technical 5
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 8,790 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 14,411 ft
  • Maximum Wind: 45 kts
  • Maximum Currents: 25 kts

TDB

Do not ask for permission before the registration date, unless you are a rope lead.

EXPECTATIONS

So that we’re all on the same page, your participation on this trip implies acceptance of the following – That you will be an engaged and contributing teammate to the discussion, decisions, and actions going forward.  

When asking for permission put the "Max. currents" listed in the information above in the email - or request will be ignored

Please request leader permission via the Mountaineers site. Direct e-mails will be ignored. 
List what volunteering you have done, your conditioning,  and any other pertinent information.

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 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
  • Chock pick (nut tool)
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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