Ingraham Direct (also referred to as Ingraham Glacier-Upper Ingraham Direct) is an early to mid season route, usually climbed from above Ingraham Flats through its center to the top of Disappointment Cleaver.

Activity Notes

The requirements in decreasing order of priority from applicants are as follows:

  • Participants should have excellent physical conditioning, think climbing Mt Hood on back to back days
  • Previous shiver bivvies or snow camping at altitude (9k or higher) is a plus
  • Previous experience summitting a 14k peak is highly desired.
  • Knowledge of crevasse rescue/snow anchors is appreciated

There is a 10$ fee for the permit and another 70$ fee for climbing Mt Rainier. I will share the plan with the team as the date approaches. Ofcourse, dates are weather dependent.

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Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 180 miles
Driving Time from Portland 4 hours
General Route Info Summitpost: https://www.summitpost.org/ingraham-glacier-direct/158122
Expected Duration Car to car in two or more days
Relevant Books Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass by Fred Beckey
Relevant Maps USGS 7 minute series, Mt. Rainier East Google map https://goo.gl/maps/Dr8gutRy4gz
Awards Qualified 16 Major NW Peaks
Useful Links GPS Track New Window Icon Icon two stacked browser windows. GPS Coordinates New Window Icon Icon two stacked browser windows. Map New Window Icon Icon two stacked browser windows.
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