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Mount Rainier
Fundraise to Get Kids Outdoors - Get Trained - Climb a Peak
Fundraising Goal: $5,000
Guides: International Mountain Guides
Route: Disappointment Cleaver
Difficulty: Intermediate, glacier and snow
Rope Team: 2 Climbers 1 Guide
Date: July 29 - August 2 & September 26-29, 2010
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Registration for both dates is full! Contact CFK to be added to the waitlist. |
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Day 1: Travel to Seattle and meet in Ashford at HQ (directions) at 2:00pm for the 4-5 hour pre-climb meeting.
Day 2: Meet at HQ at 8am; drive to Paradise (5420 ft.); ascend to Camp Muir (10,080 ft.).
Day 3: Glacier travel and skills training on Cowlitz Glacier; ascend to "The Flats" (11,000 ft.).
Day 4: Wake at midnight. Climb to your personal summit. Descend to Paradise.
Download the Detailed Itinerary, Climber Agreement Form, and the Climber Packet.
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The Climb
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Mt Rainier has more name-recognition than any other mountain in the United States. It is the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, with 38
square miles of snow and ice and it’s the highest volcano of the Cascade Range. More than 10,000 people a year try to stand on its summit. This peak is the North American training ground for the biggest mountains in the world.
IMG Partner and Chief Rainier Guide, George Dunn, has summited Mt. Rainier more than any other person. To date George is at 495 ascents and counting. The summer of 2009 will herald George’s 500th summit!
The best time to climb Rainier is during the warmest and driest time of the year, from June to September, where the temperature ranges between 40 and 65 F. However,
it is not uncommon for the late summer season to have intense winter-like storms and temperatures often drop below zero during the night. Like most mountains,
conditions change quickly and climbers should come prepared for the worst.
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Current weather conditions.
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Map
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Travel
Climbers should plan to arrange their own transportation to and from the mountain. Bay Area Wilderness Training will assist in organizing carpools to and from
the airport. You should arrive at the designated meeting point no later than 8am on the morning of day two. Additional information will be available in the Climber Orientation Packet and at the pre-trip meeting.
Lodging
Please visit the Mount Rainier Visitor’s Association website for all of the local lodging options. Choose from mountain cabins, historic lodges, bunkrooms, hotels, and more!
Nearest Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Local Attractions
Ashford
www.mt-rainier.com/ and www.visitrainier.com
Known as Mt. Rainier's base camp, Ashford has great dining and provides access to the park's numerous trails and national historic monuments.
Northwest Trek (25 miles)
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts and is perfect on a wet, Washington day. A tram tour through 435-acres of free-roaming habitat and the opportunity to view native NW animals up close is worth it. The 723-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails, meadows and plenty of animals.
Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (100 miles)
Come see the results of what happened on May 18, 1980 at 8:32am when Mount St. Helens violently erupted. Take time to explore and discover the power and the drama of this volcano.
Museum of Glass (50 miles)
The Museum of Glass provides a dynamic learning environment to appreciate the medium of glass through creative experiences, collections and exhibitions.
A number of outstanding exhibits are on display including a 1,883 pound angel, a bridge of glass, and glass furnaces in the Hot Shop.
Pike Place Market (80 miles)
Considered Seattle's heartbeat Pike Place Market is situated along the water and is a fabulous place to tour, dine, and have fun. The market was originally founded to allow produce growers to sell directly to consumers. Today, it's a protected historic district that inundates you with sights, sounds, smells, and the best people-watching in town.
More Info
For more information about the mountain and your climb we recommend:
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