Ascent of Mount Rainier on 2014-07-05| Others in Party: | Troy Baker
Michael Wanberg
| | Date: | Saturday, July 5, 2014 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Mount Rainier | | Location: | USA-Washington | | Elevation: | 14411 ft / 4392 m |
Ascent Trip ReportEmmons Glacier route via White River Campground and Inter Glacier. Day one hike to inter glacier and camp, day two move up to Emmons Flat, day three climb, and day 4 hike out. Weather was wonderful other than climb day, when it rained down low, and snowed up high. Lots of deep slushy snow, and not much need for crampons until 11k feet or so, although we wore them pretty much anytime above Schurman for safety. Big crevasses opening up all over the route. Thanks to Michael Wanberg who did a great job of getting all the nuts and bolts of the trip figured out, and provided all the logistics and permitting. |
Michael Wanberg, a friend of his, and myself on summit inside Lenticular cloud around 8:30am. (2014-07-05). Photo by Caleb Morris.
Click here for larger-size photo. | | Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 10500 ft / 3200 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 400 ft / 121 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 14 mi / 22.5 km | | Quality: | 8 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail, Snow Climb, Glacier Climb | | Gear Used: | Ice Axe, Crampons, Rope, Ski Poles, Tent Camp | | Weather: | Snowing, Cold, Very Windy, White-out | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 10500 ft / 3200 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 10100 ft / 3079 m; Extra: 400 ft / 121m | | Loss on way in: | 400 ft / 121 m | | Distance: | 7 mi / 11.3 km | | Route: | Emmons Glacier | | Start Trailhead: | White River Campground 4311 ft / 1313 m | | Time: | 3 Days | | Descent Statistics | | Distance: | 7 mi / 11.3 km | | Time: | 5 Hours |
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