Climb for Hope Mt. Rainier Summit
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A fundraising mountaineering trip in conjunction with our non-profit partner, Climb for Hope. June 29-July 3rd.
We are exciting to be returning to climb Mt. Rainier with Climb for Hope, to raise money for breast cancer and MS research. Mt. Rainier is one of the most coveted and sought after climbs in North America. This dormant volcano offers a physical and mental challenge on the highest peak in Washington state, topping 14,411 feet in elevation.
This year, we have received nine coveted permits, from June 29th-July 3rd, and are offering to our community a unique opportunity to raise money for an important cause and attempt the summit one of North America's great peaks- at no cost to you.
This year, we have received nine coveted permits, from June 29th-July 3rd, and are offering to our community a unique opportunity to raise money for an important cause and attempt the summit one of North America's great peaks- at no cost to you.
This is a very special trip, one with far more meaning than simply summiting a mountain. Here is a video of Julie Neisch, our Director discussing what it’s like to join a Rare Earth Adventures/Climb For Hope expedition.
This fundraising expedition is open to people who are in adequate physical condition, able to train, and to fundraise $3,000. All you have to pay for is travel to Seattle and food expenses off the mountain. REA will be guiding the trip and will provide a training regimen and snow school training. Climb For Hope can help you with the fundraising. For more information on joining this expedition, please visit www.climbforhope.org/rainier or email info@rareearthadventures.com
This fundraising expedition is open to people who are in adequate physical condition, able to train, and to fundraise $3,000. All you have to pay for is travel to Seattle and food expenses off the mountain. REA will be guiding the trip and will provide a training regimen and snow school training. Climb For Hope can help you with the fundraising. For more information on joining this expedition, please visit www.climbforhope.org/rainier or email info@rareearthadventures.com
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive in Portland
Pick up from PDX airport (by mid-day), transport to Airbnb or hotel near the city, team dinner and introductions.
Day 2 - Drive to Rainier
Camp outside of the park (at Whittaker's Bunkhouse?), gear check and distribute group gear, team dinner
Day 3 - Climb Day 1
We begin the day at the Paradise Trailhead (5,400’) and head up to Camp Muir. On day one we cover about 4.5 miles and gain 4,660’ to end the day at 10,060’. Expect a full day on the go!
Day 4 - Climb Day 2
Today we’ll enjoy the opportunity to build and refine our mountaineering skills from camp. This day also serves as an acclimation day and an opportunity to prepare for our summit day. We’ll cover the basics of glacier travel, crevasse rescue, crampon use, and self arrest techniques.
Day 5 - Climb Day 3 - Summit Day!!
Today we gear up for a full day and start quite early (think 10pm). We’ll put our glacier travel skills to use as we traverse the Cowlitz Glacier and head up Cathedral Gap. We then climb onto the Ingraham Glacier and up Disappointment Cleaver. Once on the highest slopes of Rainier, we will navigate a series of glaciers and cross the crater to gain the true summit!
After enjoying the summit we still have half the adventure ahead of us as we navigate back down. Though traveling downhill is less physical effort we will still be putting just as much effort into safely navigating crevasse fields and retracing the safest route. We will camp this night at Camp Muir.
Day 6 - Climb Day 4
We’ll end our trip traveling down from Camp Muir to our start at Paradise Trailhead, and return to Portland for a late night flight, or option to depart for home the following morning.
note: our itinerary on the mountain is subject to weather and snow conditions.
Day 1 - Arrive in Portland
Pick up from PDX airport (by mid-day), transport to Airbnb or hotel near the city, team dinner and introductions.
Day 2 - Drive to Rainier
Camp outside of the park (at Whittaker's Bunkhouse?), gear check and distribute group gear, team dinner
Day 3 - Climb Day 1
We begin the day at the Paradise Trailhead (5,400’) and head up to Camp Muir. On day one we cover about 4.5 miles and gain 4,660’ to end the day at 10,060’. Expect a full day on the go!
Day 4 - Climb Day 2
Today we’ll enjoy the opportunity to build and refine our mountaineering skills from camp. This day also serves as an acclimation day and an opportunity to prepare for our summit day. We’ll cover the basics of glacier travel, crevasse rescue, crampon use, and self arrest techniques.
Day 5 - Climb Day 3 - Summit Day!!
Today we gear up for a full day and start quite early (think 10pm). We’ll put our glacier travel skills to use as we traverse the Cowlitz Glacier and head up Cathedral Gap. We then climb onto the Ingraham Glacier and up Disappointment Cleaver. Once on the highest slopes of Rainier, we will navigate a series of glaciers and cross the crater to gain the true summit!
After enjoying the summit we still have half the adventure ahead of us as we navigate back down. Though traveling downhill is less physical effort we will still be putting just as much effort into safely navigating crevasse fields and retracing the safest route. We will camp this night at Camp Muir.
Day 6 - Climb Day 4
We’ll end our trip traveling down from Camp Muir to our start at Paradise Trailhead, and return to Portland for a late night flight, or option to depart for home the following morning.
note: our itinerary on the mountain is subject to weather and snow conditions.