
Trip
Intermediate Alpine Climb - Mount Rainier/Success Cleaver
Climb one of the longest routes to the summit of Mt Rainier, over Point Success.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Fri, Jun 12, 2020 — Sun, Jun 14, 2020
- Tacoma Climbing Subcommittee - Intermediate Climbing
- Climbing
- Intermediate Alpine
- Adults
- Strenuous 5, Technical 2, Basic Alpine Climb
- Challenging
- Mileage: 25.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 11,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 14,411 ft
- 6 (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TBD
Priority for Tacoma Climbing community until 5/29/20.
Plan to reach Success Cleaver via Tahoma Creek Trail. Carry-over and return via Paradise.
Participants should have completed several intermediate-level climbs. Although most of the climb is not on glaciers there is significant exposure on this route.
Mt Rainier climbing permit required, @$51. Entrance fee or annual pass required for park entrance.
Mount Rainier/Success Cleaver
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USGS Mt Wow
USGS Mt Rainier West
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
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 locking 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
- Cordellete
- Picket or other relevant protection
- Extra webbing or cord