The Emmons Glacier Route on Rainier is the second most climbed route on the mountain, and may well be the least technical. It receives about 15% of the around 10,000 annual summit attempts. This is a long strenuous climb (10,000 vertical feet) and demands solid aerobic conditioning. The climb requires a climbing permit. See the NPS web site for the latest permit regulations.

Activity Notes

Opportunistic 2 day weekday climb in the week of 7/21 based on optimal weather window and assistance leader availability.

2 day Tahoma/Mt Rainier climb via the Emmons Glacier route on a short notice. You should sign up for this climb only if you're flexible with all of the below dates. 

Back up date 3 - 7/23 Thursday - Friday 7/24, will be considered for back up date but can't guarantee a climb on these dates yet. 

Climb is conditional to an optimal weather window, getting the right team composition, and availability of permits for Camp Shurman or Emmons flats . 

Plz fill out this form when you apply to this climb. The purpose of this form is to gauge the climbing experience and conditioning of applicants in a single document.<br> <br> First timers for Tahoma/Rainier are welcome to apply. <br> <br> All climb participants are expected to pay 

Annual Climbing Fee for Mt Rainier - $70 at pay.gov <br> Alpine Camping Fee - $10-12/person payable to the climb leader 

Timed Entry Permit - $2 per vehicle if you enter the park via Paradise entry point between 7 AM and 5 PM. <br>  

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 180 miles
Driving Time from Portland 4 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in two or more days
Relevant Books Climbers Guide to the Cascade Volcanoes by Jeff Smoot Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass by Fred Beckey Selected Climbs in the Cascades by Nelson and Potterfield
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Awards Qualified 16 Major NW Peaks
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