Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
The Kautz Glacier route is a popular choice for intermediate climbers, offering more technical challenges and a LOT fewer people then the popular Emmons and DC routes.
Activity Notes
I only have four permits, i.e. 2 participants, myself, and an assistant; so this will be a very small, select team. Please only apply if fully committed.
I am looking for at least ICS graduates, preferably some experience on ice. This is a more technical route up Rainier than the DC or Emmons route. There is a short pitch of water or alpine ice, and navigation can be more difficult, as it is a route less traveled. For that reason, I will be looking for experienced applicants.
If you have not successfully climbed Rainier yet, consider the Disappointment Cleaver or Emmons Glacier Routes before taking this one on.
I welcome any and all questions. If you think you are on the edge of being qualified, but aren't sure, I would rather you ask than not apply at all. Call or text: (360) 440-9830, or email: dforestation@gmail.com
| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 150 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 3 hours |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Relevant Books | Selected Climbs in the Cascades Volume 2 by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide, Volume 1 by Fred Beckey |
| Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Mt. Rainier East and West <href="http: "="" adventure="" c463="" starts-here="" title="On the Mazama Climbing and Hiking map page " www.mazamas.org="" your="">On the Mazama Climbing and Hiking map page <href="http: maps.google.com="" maps?f="q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mt.+Rainier&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.732051,93.164063&ie=UTF8&ll=46.849802,-121.757483&spn=0.017229,0.04549&t=p&z=15&iwloc=A"" title="Google map">Google map</href="http:></href="http:> |
| Awards Qualified | 16 Major NW Peaks |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
