Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Rainier/Disappointment Cleaver

Meeting time and place will be coordinated by email; Please be available by email during the week leading up to the climb to participate in gear coordination, the go-no go decision, and selection of potential backup alternatives.

Contact leader for permission to register on or after 5/16/2018. See list below for gear requirements. This is a big mountain early season climb. We may complete this climb in 2 days or 3 days, depending on weather and other conditions. Sorry no Basic Climbing students.  Everyone must be prepared for winter temperatures and winter conditions. Therefore, the pace will be moderate and breaks short (so we don't get too cold waiting).  All participants must be confident they have the fitness necessary to complete this climb in 2 days. 

Requirements:

• Level 1 Avalanche training
• Winter camping experience
• Experience constructing emergency snow shelters
• Previous climbing experience at 13,000' or higher
• Placing pickets for protection and crevasse rescue
• Completion of Intermediate Glacier Mountaineering Course/Winter Mountaineering FT or equivalent experience