Mount Rainier/Kautz Glacier

Trip

Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Rainier/Kautz Glacier

Camping Permits acquired for Kautz Alpine Zone. Objective of the trip will be dependent on how everyone is feeling. Priority would be to get ice pitches in and only if possible, attain the summit.

  • Sat, Jul 19, 2025 — Sun, Jul 20, 2025
  • Seattle Climbing Committee
  • Climbing
  • Intermediate Alpine
  • Adults
  • Intermediate Ice Climb
  • Challenging
  • Elevation Gain: 9,000 ft
  • Pace: 2mph, 1000'/hr

When registering on the trip, answer to 'Have you read the leader notes and meet all the requirements for this trip?'

  • Be comfortable with the pace and endurance needs before signing up on this trip.
  • Should have completed the Alpine Ice course with Mountaineers or equivalent
  • Be comfortable leading AI2/3
  • The group shall agree to stay and decide together at all times.

will be communicated via email

Route/Place

Mount Rainier/Kautz Glacier



  • Green Trails Mt Rainier West No. 269

    USGS Mt Rainier West

    USGS Mt Rainier East

    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

an overnight alpine ice and glacier pack

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