Mount Rainier Summit Climb

Come join us on our annual Mount Rainier Climb via the Kautz Glacier Route. This 5 day trip ascends the beautiful Kautz Glacier over 5 days and 4 nights from July 9th - July 13th. 

This is a great trip for experienced mountaineers or those with a good level of athleticism. The Kautz Glacier is typically a longer glacier route that has moderate technical sections that range from steep snow, to rock scrambling, to alpine ice climbing. At low ratios of 4 total guest and 2 guides, or a 2:1 guest to guide ratio, we are able to adapt to new conditions with belayed sections of steep snow or ice. But don't worry most of the time it's a beautiful scenic walk up one of the Cascades most iconic volcanoes. 

Our 5 day trip starts off with a gear check the night before our departure in Greenwater Washington. The next day we plan to hike up to camp. On day 2 we have a short walk from camp. Ideally by day 4 we arise with an alpine start and climb under headlamp as the alpenglow casts over the Kautz's southerly aspects. Gradually the morning turns to day and we climb up the mountain to the summit. We have the option of a carry over style climb giving us different camps each night and descend via the Disappointment Cleaver Route. We descend to camp muir and the muir snow field and enjoy all our hard work and the reward of the summit. Day 5 we walk out to the trailhead in time to grab a burger and beverages in town. 

Good For

• Prior experience with ice axe, crampons, and glacier travel preferred but not required
• Those with strong fitness for 5 days on the mountain
• Someone who has summited Mount Baker (not required)

Itinerary

Day 0: Saturday July 8th 

• Meet, greet, and gear check the evening prior to our trip departure

Day 1: Sunday July 9th 

• Trailhead to Camp with breaks and snow school skills

Day 2: Monday July 10th 

• Hike to next Camp 
  
• Continue skill development

Day 3: Tuesday July 11th 

• Hike to next camp
• Continue skill development

Day 4: Wednesday July 12th

• Summit Attempt
• Carry over

 Day 5: Thursday July 13th

• Hike out to Trailhead

Cancellation Policy

Domestic trips and courses cancelled more than 21 days before the start date will be refunded minus 3% and $75 processing fee. Cancellations 20 days or less in advance of the start date will be given a Guided Exposure Credit, minus a $75 processing fee. Cancelling a trip or course in 13 days or less of the start date will not be refunded. International trips have a 90 day cancellation policy.