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

This will be an early season Rainier climb.  We are hoping that Ingraham Direct is still in.  If not, back-up plan is Disappointment Cleaver route. The plan is to bring along tents and sleep in the hut at Camp Muir for 1 night, advancing up to Ingraham Flats on second day.  Day 1 Hike into Camp Muir Day 2 Hike up to Ingraham Flats to camp and crevasse rescue, leave at  midnight that night. Day 3 Summit day Day 4 Backpack out to cars. Link to prospectus:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KaW9SjRb9YFa6jXaTc-M7quX2FLVLXFy/view?usp=sharing  
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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