Nice video! I have climbed all of the standard routes on Rainier and I was in the first party to circumnavigate the mountain at 10,000 ft. Two things: 1. Climbing Rainier does not require much skill... it is an endurance contest. 2. Don't go alone. You need a party of 3 in case someone gets stuck and needs help. Yes, you should arrange to climb Rainier at least once before you die!
I am trying to convince my parents to let me go! I am 16 and have hike the enchatments near seattle and is 22 miles with 5000ft gain 7000 depreatiate, camp muir twice, and mt hood. Thank you! This comment might just convince him. haha
Did this climb in 2012...the toughest journey yet...I found myself in tears in YVR waiting for the flight home. Physically sore but also mentally exhausted, so close to unclipping from my team and giving up. Do this climb, but train and train...when you think you have trained enough....train more.
I've done Rainier twice. Advice: (1) climb in late Spring---more snow and ice present, making the climb easier, with less pumice in your eyes. (2) Train with incline hikingt each week for 8 weeks and get up to 1.5 hours continuous on a gym stair step machine (Mandatory). You will need it beyond Disappointment Cleaver with altitude and maybe two hours of pre-assault sleep.
Did it in May of 2005 at 50 years old after doing Hood a few days before. One of the major adventure highlights of my life. I trained like crazy for 3 months beforehand. It took me a month to fully recover when I got back home. Not hurt, just bone tired at the cellular level. Rear view mirror now but damn glad I did it. Safety first as it has many dangers. Think worst case possibilities and be prepared. It is absolutely surreally spectacular!!
I climbed Rainier in 79 as well with a friend who had climbing experience. We practiced that year on Mt St Helens, and did additional conditioning by hiking up/down Mt Si numerous times.
There are multiple snow crevasses which I passed on Rainier which went from light blue in color.. to dark blue.. to purple.. to black the further I peered . Some were very deep.. the resting place of a few souls. Off the top of my head , I believe that there are 20 to 50 human bodies up there from the history of it. I spend a lot of time outdoors but received THE worst sunburn in my life during that hike on Rainier. The view of Mt.St. Helens from Rainier was breathtaking. ..as all else.
Just wanted to say that we found your video both incredibly helpful and supremely well made while we were planning for our trip. You should be super proud of this work. Thanks for sharing!
All you need is good stamina if you tackle the DC or Emmons route. If you are already somewhat of a mountaineers these route are easy, all you need is endurance. Now, the Kautz route requires some technical abilities to go through the icefall (haven't done any other route as they get really hard). Many people have climbed this mountain solo. My friends and I did it in one long day...remember about 10K people attempt it every year and more than 1/2 succeed.
I have had dreams about this volcano. I feel like I'm telepathically connected to it. I feel like the moment i see this volcano with my own eyes it will be a sublime and beautiful moment like any other. Can't wait for my trip to Olympia in a month.
Right!!! That’s how I feel with mountains. I’ve lived in Washington my whole life and hike pretty much every Saturday. There’s nothing that makes me feel so at peace than being in the mountains. There’s something about them that is magical
@@cobbler88 just go try it and atleast have people with you that know whats up. I live in ashford and while people do occasionaly bite the big one in the park there are many more that leave happy. It is a good time and a good view climbing rainier
People whine about the dumbest shit - never mind those people, Dude. This was an awesome video. "At the end of the day it's not about the mountain. It's about the laughs, the struggles, and the memories created along the way." Well said.
Did anyone else, having watched the vid while tuning out the audio, get the feeling that this seemed like kind of a cakewalk with maybe the exception of the ladder bridge, provided you're down with camping in the snow? They cut it to look like basically a 3- to 4-day trekking pole stroll.
I just came back from summiting and the day before we got up to base camp, climbers had to take emergency shelter due to 95mph winds mixed with snow. The amount of gear you need to stay safe up there is extensive
@@cobbler88 Most of the difficulties come from managing risk and weather/conditions. If everything goes well, it's honestly just a steep hike on snow which makes Rainier a pretty attainable summit, if you have the fitness. The issue is when things go wrong. If you want to climb I would make sure you're proficient in self-arrest, crevasse rescue, and general glacier travel skills. I've climbed Rainier twice, both times unguided, and experienced 80+ mph winds, freezing temperatures, and whiteout conditions. I've watched a climber on another team fall through a snow bridge into a crevasse, breaking his leg and requiring a helicopter rescue. I don't mean to discourage you from attempting a climb, I just think it's easy to underestimate this mountain and get into trouble, so you should make sure you're experienced and/or going with other experienced climbers. Otherwise I'd hire a guide. I hope this actually answered your question.
@@jeffersonashby Oh, I'm not going to be trying it any time soon. I'd do Hood first just to get a feel. I was supposed to a couple of years ago, couldn't get the time, was replaced immediately, etc. That's just how it goes. I was just remarking on the difference without narration. As opposed to some 14ers I'm planning to do next week after a race in Leadville, where every other person has an opinion on what kind of vehicle you need to travel the road to the trailhead in the San Juans. Plus the apparent level of difficulty on some final scrambles depends on the angle of the GoPro. 🤣 It's great that we even have the vids, though.
I almost died on Mt. Rainier. I was suffering from altitude sickness and failed to see the crevasse right below me on the trail. My feet landed on the edge with about 1 inch to spare.
A friend and I did it in 1979. Good weather and fitness, fitness, good weather,....did I mention good weather and fitness? Good equipment and knowing how to use it is good too.
I have sports induced asthma and climbing high is super hard on my lungs. The highest I've ever hiked was Mt baldy( about 12,000 ft) in NM. but my dream is to summit this beautiful mountain
wow amazing story! i'll be doing Mt. Shasta in June and defintely agree with you, im exicted yet a bit nervous but holy crap that feeling i get when i summit i know will be such a rush. cant wait for it.
The music was just fine. Don't listen to the detractors. It's much better than that heavy metal noise that causes a headache after 10 seconds. Beautiful climb hope to do it in the next few years
Trail or route? From where they started at Paradise, theres the basic trail that takes you up to Camp Muir and then from there it's up to what route you are taking
OK I have to agree with all the comments about this dorky music. It's on a loop, never ending loop. It cuts off, only to start over again...…..H E L P M E....my ears are go'na explode.
Just finished reading "Forever On the Mountain" (1967 Denali tragedy). Recently read "Into Thin Air." Now I'm hooked & want to start climbing. This excellent video is fuel poured on that desire. I've yet to climb anything more than 2,667 meter Guadalupe Peak, TX. I'm seeking opinions for a beginner peak. I want to experience snow, ice, beginner technical routes, crevasses with ladders, crampons, at least one overnight high on the mountain, and I'd like to climb with an organization that'll teach me as many basic, beginner climbing techniques as possible during the climb. I'm not interested in life-threatening mountains (yet!) but I do understand the general, inherent, possibly deadly risks in climbing mountains even of "low risk." Thus far in my brief research, Rainier seems a good choice, with lots of teaching/guide services that span well the breadth of my desires for a first climb. I find it interesting that less than half of summit attempts on Rainier make it to the top. Why? Perhaps because of the high percentage of tourist attempts? I'm 49 years old and in good physical shape. A long-time runner who does at least one marathon annually (sometimes two) in the 3:50-3:55 range (busted 4 hours for 1st time this year!). I am currently weight/strength/core training per climbing organizations advice. Thanks for any suggestions in advance.
Dude, I'm 49 too. Forget it. If you fall you'll break something. I wont even go camping anymore for fear of getting eaten by a bear or attacked by a rabid squirrel or worse. The most danger I'll put myself in nowadays is trying to bang young chicks in their 20's.
It's unfortunate you allow yourself to be controlled by fear. At 49 I am an oil rig worker (80 hr weeks in all weather), mountain biker, a runner who does 2 marathons each year (just broke 4:00 for first time in Jan), I lift weights & out-work/out-play many twice as young as me. I'll "break something?" I still get into the pit at punk rock shows. I fall often mountain biking on one of America's best mtn bike trail complexes in Waco, TX. I ride mostly intermediate blue trails but I have done the single diamond advanced trails with relative success. Within the last year I've flipped over my handlebars several times, I've wheelied on steep hills, fallen backwards & sideways and had my bike on top of me while I roll down 10-20 ft hills. I've hit the ground hard but broken nothing. Health has a lot to do with bone strength; working out & eating natural, real food (not packaged, sugar & fat-filled, processed poison). I believe you are quite incorrect making the false assumption I will "beak something." Where did you get the information that a 49 y/o is more prone to "break something?" If finances & schedules allow, I will climb Mt. Rainier in 2018. I'm not the least bit concerned (or fearful) about my age, "breaking something," bears, "rabid squirrels," (whatever that is), "or worse." I love the wild, wild animals, mountains, camping, and adventure. A life controlled by fear (and lust) is no life at all.
Hey! I'm living just up the road in Georgetown temporarily & work in Austin.Your offer sounds enticing. In recent research I've discovered that many first timers on Rainier actually forego guide services like RMI & go with experienced friends/family. Rainier seems to be totally doable, safely, in this way. I believe a guide service is going to be expensive, too. Plus, I am going to want to pause for photography (I'm a serious amateur), reflection, sightseeing & possibly spend a few days acclimatizing to prevent altitude effects & enjoy the mountain more. Guide services sound like they go up & down rather quickly, perhaps too quickly for what I'd like to do on Rainier. Last weekend I loaded a backpack with 50 pounds & went up & down Enchanted Rock (of course did the cave, too) to begin workouts. Another thing about guide services, they fill up sometimes a year in advance on Rainier. So, you've been up Rainier? What are your thoughts on guide services and the "doability" of Rainier, safely, with someone who's done it? Rainier will depend 100% on my getting a higher-paying job, and I'm probably going to be on an oil rig soon, which will more than provide enough to pay for a trip to Rainier. I've begun lifting and running longer/faster and will do Enchanted Rock for fun & training regularly, increasing my pack weight. I am 100% inexperienced climbing, but reading about the Himalayas has put in me the call of the mountains that so many hear at some point.
Great question! I wanna know also. Seems like more of a hike than a climb? I'll be there in March and would love to reach the summit. I have tons of tree climbing gear not sure if much would cross over but this didn't look like it called for much gear.
You better know what you're doing before you venture on these glaciers. People have died on Mt Rainier, getting lost in sudden bad weather, or falling into a crevasse.
@@j18ter - yeah. a lot of people on here talking trash - but it's a challenging ascent. while the Disappointment Cleaver route is the most commonly used and is pretty safe, there are other routes that are far more hazardous and technical (involving rock climbing, ice climbing, and routes with substantial avalanche/rock fall danger) - the reason that Rainier is considered a great training ground for serious mountaineers
This route is easiest. You can rent a lot of the gear, but these are the things you'll probably want: Boots $350-550 Ice Axe $60-120 Tent $300-600 (you might want a 4 season or you can sleep in the Hut) Sleeping bag $300-800 (I used a 0 degree down) Helmet $30-60 Harness $50 Rope $100-300 (I wanted a rope for more than just mountaineering, but aim for dry treated). Pickets about $30 each Stove $30-100 Food - I legit packed up two Chitpotle burritos when I overnighted it. So be creative. Pack up ziplocked pizza... or do the dehydrated foods which could run you about $50 for the trip. Clothing... I have no idea. I just wore a baselayer and softshell for my legs and then I wore a baselayer, fleece, down and hardshell for my upper. You also need crevasse rescue devices, lots of beiners, ATCs, maybe ice screws.. etc. It's a lot to acquire at once. So like $1,200-2,500? Don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen.
Also, if you are in good shape and can handle altitude you can do it in day. My buddy and I did it in 14 hours over the summer. Saved us a ton of weight and gear. We missed our 10 hour goal because of a strong unforecasted headwind with low visibility.
Training for my Rainier climb next may, as of now can run 9 miles without stopping. Thats only one aspect of the climb i realize, but as far as the cardiovascular side of things go, can anyone tell me how that is in terms of Rainier?
I climbed this when I was 23, but I lived on the mountain and ran everyday to get acclimated. If you're in good health and shape, you should be fine. But this is also my perspective
You can definitely do it with some work and preparation. Generally you work up to it with sequence of Whitney > Shasta > Reinier. Sounds easy but I spend years on this and hoping for my own attempt in the future. Disregard the comments here calling it easy. I am yet to meet an easy mountain. Even local day hikes take effort and focus, much less anything in the high elevation.
Although the elevation is similar, Rainier is a more technical climb (at least if you're comparing the standard routes on each). The DC and Emmons-Winthrop routes are both pretty straightforward, but you should be proficient in glacier travel and crevasse rescue if you plan on climbing either.
Get fit, learn basic skills, dress right, time the weather, follow the boot trench and line of people to the top. Or, if you want to experience real climbing, there are any number of routes on the mountain where you are not likely to encounter many people, nor footprints to follow. But that takes considerably more skill, and knowledge.
Get off the Muir route and use the Sherman route, much nicer, less people, at least when I did it in the early 90s, and it wasn't that hard, just a long walk in the snow.
Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the lower 48, as a matter of fact Washington state has over 3,000 glaciers on its many peaks no other state in the lower 48 is even close
Was just up at Camp Muir for the second time. Now thinking of the summit. Pulled this video up to gain some information but the commentary is too dramatic. Too much time for very little information. I’m sure some people like that style but I’m just looking for facts :)
The old benchmark for fitness... Old Mt. Si trail from the parking lot to the clearing on the shoulder by the rocks, with 40lbs in under 100 minutes... Meh, I hate that rock fall area at 5:25...
most of the biggest peaks around here are If you want technical stuff, you gotta go to the Cascade Pass area and do peaks like Boston, Forbidden, Johannesburg, or Mixup
It takes money. I know a guy who has spent spent about $8k on guided climbs and he has yet to get to the top. Between his fitness and the weather, he has been skunked. I agreed to let him climb with me and the others who I climb with, but he won't get his fitness where it needs to be. You can't hold up your group being slow as shit and being a bit stupid in general.
@@richardjohnson4696did 5 week expedition in Tibet. Got to 7700m on shishapangma. No oxygen, no sherpa. Turned around as 2 of the climbers were not up to it and could not make it down by themselves. Cost me a peak, and $15,000. So that was my best effort. You? Note: I'm not disputing his effort, but if you want to succeed in the mountains you need to have a balanced team.
Having been on a lot of parts of Rainier over 70 years, I know exactly what it take to HIKE up Rainier. Be in shape Crampons Ice axe Warm clothes A bit of food and water. The routes are not hard so If you need a map you are a newbie
Dman: research, read, investigate, watch everything on whatever mountain short or tall, that you are going to hike. It's called being prepared. How else do you know what gear to take and what gear you don't need so don't weigh down your backpack.
Nice video! I have climbed all of the standard routes on Rainier and I was in the first party to circumnavigate the mountain at 10,000 ft. Two things: 1. Climbing Rainier does not require much skill... it is an endurance contest. 2. Don't go alone. You need a party of 3 in case someone gets stuck and needs help. Yes, you should arrange to climb Rainier at least once before you die!
I am trying to convince my parents to let me go! I am 16 and have hike the enchatments near seattle and is 22 miles with 5000ft gain 7000 depreatiate, camp muir twice, and mt hood. Thank you! This comment might just convince him. haha
Did this climb in 2012...the toughest journey yet...I found myself in tears in YVR waiting for the flight home. Physically sore but also mentally exhausted, so close to unclipping from my team and giving up. Do this climb, but train and train...when you think you have trained enough....train more.
What was your training before going up Rainier?
What kind of training do you suggest?
Lol you trained for this?
I've done Rainier twice. Advice: (1) climb in late Spring---more snow and ice present, making the climb easier, with less pumice in your eyes. (2) Train with incline hikingt each week for 8 weeks and get up to 1.5 hours continuous on a gym stair step machine (Mandatory). You will need it beyond Disappointment Cleaver with altitude and maybe two hours of pre-assault sleep.
@@allen2879 The biggest mountain you ever climbed was an ant nest.
Did it in May of 2005 at 50 years old after doing Hood a few days before. One of the major adventure highlights of my life. I trained like crazy for 3 months beforehand. It took me a month to fully recover when I got back home. Not hurt, just bone tired at the cellular level. Rear view mirror now but damn glad I did it. Safety first as it has many dangers. Think worst case possibilities and be prepared. It is absolutely surreally spectacular!!
The narrator sounds like hes about to nod off... good video though
I did it in 1979 unguided. Not real hard but it does need lots of respect.
They made it look very easy. I'm actually LESS reluctant to try it now, except I know my head starts pounding at about 10K. I've been higher though.
You may need to aclimate
I climbed Rainier in 79 as well with a friend who had climbing experience. We practiced that year on Mt St Helens, and did additional conditioning by hiking up/down Mt Si numerous times.
There are multiple snow crevasses which I passed on Rainier which went from light blue in color.. to dark blue.. to purple.. to black the further I peered . Some were very deep.. the resting place of a few souls.
Off the top of my head , I believe that there are 20 to 50 human bodies up there from the history of it.
I spend a lot of time outdoors but received THE worst sunburn in my life during that hike on Rainier.
The view of Mt.St. Helens from Rainier was breathtaking. ..as all else.
Yeah. It's so easy to forget sublock! I burn every summit I do, making the same damn mistake every time.
nice!
Now I don't have to climb it to know what it is like. I'm going back to bed now.
Just wanted to say that we found your video both incredibly helpful and supremely well made while we were planning for our trip. You should be super proud of this work. Thanks for sharing!
All you need is good stamina if you tackle the DC or Emmons route. If you are already somewhat of a mountaineers these route are easy, all you need is endurance. Now, the Kautz route requires some technical abilities to go through the icefall (haven't done any other route as they get really hard).
Many people have climbed this mountain solo. My friends and I did it in one long day...remember about 10K people attempt it every year and more than 1/2 succeed.
I have had dreams about this volcano. I feel like I'm telepathically connected to it. I feel like the moment i see this volcano with my own eyes it will be a sublime and beautiful moment like any other. Can't wait for my trip to Olympia in a month.
Right!!! That’s how I feel with mountains. I’ve lived in Washington my whole life and hike pretty much every Saturday. There’s nothing that makes me feel so at peace than being in the mountains. There’s something about them that is magical
Us locals would never make this route sound so deadly but otherwise good vid.
Why are you watching a video about how to climb it then, local
@@jam9297 damn got em
Oh shit😳😳
Honestly, I'm LESS hesitant now to try to summit it. They made it look like all I need is patience and trekking poles and it's a snap. :)
@@cobbler88 just go try it and atleast have people with you that know whats up. I live in ashford and while people do occasionaly bite the big one in the park there are many more that leave happy. It is a good time and a good view climbing rainier
That's guys calves were huge!!
porororo borororo they have to be. Strength is needed.
I would like to have legs like that.
right?!?!
haha the narration made me cringe..
Music got too annoying to finish
Same here
People whine about the dumbest shit - never mind those people, Dude. This was an awesome video. "At the end of the day it's not about the mountain. It's about the laughs, the struggles, and the memories created along the way." Well said.
Meh. Arguable.
Did anyone else, having watched the vid while tuning out the audio, get the feeling that this seemed like kind of a cakewalk with maybe the exception of the ladder bridge, provided you're down with camping in the snow? They cut it to look like basically a 3- to 4-day trekking pole stroll.
I just came back from summiting and the day before we got up to base camp, climbers had to take emergency shelter due to 95mph winds mixed with snow. The amount of gear you need to stay safe up there is extensive
It’s not.
Anyone want to answer the question I actually ASKED, or ... 🤣
@@cobbler88 Most of the difficulties come from managing risk and weather/conditions. If everything goes well, it's honestly just a steep hike on snow which makes Rainier a pretty attainable summit, if you have the fitness. The issue is when things go wrong. If you want to climb I would make sure you're proficient in self-arrest, crevasse rescue, and general glacier travel skills. I've climbed Rainier twice, both times unguided, and experienced 80+ mph winds, freezing temperatures, and whiteout conditions. I've watched a climber on another team fall through a snow bridge into a crevasse, breaking his leg and requiring a helicopter rescue. I don't mean to discourage you from attempting a climb, I just think it's easy to underestimate this mountain and get into trouble, so you should make sure you're experienced and/or going with other experienced climbers. Otherwise I'd hire a guide. I hope this actually answered your question.
@@jeffersonashby Oh, I'm not going to be trying it any time soon. I'd do Hood first just to get a feel. I was supposed to a couple of years ago, couldn't get the time, was replaced immediately, etc. That's just how it goes.
I was just remarking on the difference without narration. As opposed to some 14ers I'm planning to do next week after a race in Leadville, where every other person has an opinion on what kind of vehicle you need to travel the road to the trailhead in the San Juans. Plus the apparent level of difficulty on some final scrambles depends on the angle of the GoPro. 🤣
It's great that we even have the vids, though.
I’m in awe in how you guys took 2 days to get to Muir
I totally missed that. lol
I almost died on Mt. Rainier. I was suffering from altitude sickness and failed to see the crevasse right below me on the trail. My feet landed on the edge with about 1 inch to spare.
But wouldn't you have been tied up to someone else?
@@acutechicken5798 not mandatory
That was great man. Just what I was looking for to see if I should try it.
A friend and I did it in 1979. Good weather and fitness, fitness, good weather,....did I mention good weather and fitness? Good equipment and knowing how to use it is good too.
Heading to Mount Rainier on Wednesday. Can’t wait to go hiking.
I have sports induced asthma and climbing high is super hard on my lungs. The highest I've ever hiked was Mt baldy( about 12,000 ft) in NM. but my dream is to summit this beautiful mountain
wow amazing story! i'll be doing Mt. Shasta in June and defintely agree with you, im exicted yet a bit nervous but holy crap that feeling i get when i summit i know will be such a rush. cant wait for it.
Did you leave your full pack at Muir Camp and just take a day pack to the summit?
Im from ashford right next to the mountain. Lived here for 30 years and wont live anywhere else.
Insanely beautiful. Thanks for sharing your experience!
The music was just fine. Don't listen to the detractors. It's much better than that heavy metal noise that causes a headache after 10 seconds. Beautiful climb hope to do it in the next few years
Agreed. Negativity in the comments section is disappointing.
I climbed Mt. Fuji last year and will be climbing Rainier this coming May. Is it a lot more difficult?
Amirali Najafi substantially...Fuji is a joke
Thanks for sharing. I’m hoping to share the summit emotions with my youngest daughter.
Nice video, but would be better if background music can be little quieter
Amazing video, forget what all of the people are saying about the narrator's voice, I thought it was great!
Agreed. They would say none of this to a mountaineers face, I guarantee it.
I plan to climb that mountain in the future. I just need to train my butt off. How much does it cost to climb it though?
This is a beautiful mountain. My grandpa climbed it, now hes in a nursing care dieing.
Man, not everyone survives Rainer I guess
How’s gramps doing?
That top of the mountain looks amazing! What trail did you guys take? My husband and I are very interested in this mountain.
Trail or route? From where they started at Paradise, theres the basic trail that takes you up to Camp Muir and then from there it's up to what route you are taking
OK I have to agree with all the comments about this dorky music. It's on a loop, never ending loop. It cuts off, only to start over again...…..H E L P M E....my ears are go'na explode.
Planning to climb it with friends when I graduate high school as a celebration
Paradise to Muir was all snow in June 2021.
Cool video. Thanks for sharing
Haha seems a bit dramatic the narration for Rainer and the music didn’t help. But I mean I’m a whore for mountains so I liked it.
Hey! NOTHING merits epic battle music more than a walk on grass through wildflowers!
@@cobbler88 lmfaoo
Beautiful video. Thank you
Just finished reading "Forever On the Mountain" (1967 Denali tragedy).
Recently read "Into Thin Air." Now I'm hooked & want to start
climbing. This excellent video is fuel poured on that desire. I've yet to climb
anything more than 2,667 meter
Guadalupe Peak, TX. I'm seeking opinions for a beginner peak. I want to
experience snow, ice, beginner technical routes, crevasses with ladders,
crampons, at least one overnight high on the mountain, and I'd like to climb with an
organization that'll teach me as many basic, beginner climbing
techniques as possible during the climb. I'm not interested in
life-threatening mountains (yet!) but I do understand the general,
inherent, possibly deadly risks in climbing mountains even of "low
risk." Thus far in my brief research, Rainier seems a good choice, with
lots of teaching/guide services that span well the breadth of my
desires for a first climb. I find it interesting that less than half of summit
attempts on Rainier make it to the top. Why? Perhaps because of the high
percentage of tourist attempts? I'm 49 years old and in good physical shape. A
long-time runner who does at least one marathon annually (sometimes two)
in the 3:50-3:55 range (busted 4 hours for 1st time this year!). I am currently
weight/strength/core training per climbing organizations advice. Thanks for any
suggestions in advance.
Get the book Training for the new alpinism
Dude, I'm 49 too. Forget it. If you fall you'll break something. I wont even go camping anymore for fear of getting eaten by a bear or attacked by a rabid squirrel or worse. The most danger I'll put myself in nowadays is trying to bang young chicks in their 20's.
It's unfortunate you allow yourself to be controlled by fear. At 49 I am an oil rig worker (80 hr weeks in all weather), mountain biker, a runner who does 2 marathons each year (just broke 4:00 for first time in Jan), I lift weights & out-work/out-play many twice as young as me. I'll "break something?" I still get into the pit at punk rock shows. I fall often mountain biking on one of America's best mtn bike trail complexes in Waco, TX. I ride mostly intermediate blue trails but I have done the single diamond advanced trails with relative success. Within the last year I've flipped over my handlebars several times, I've wheelied on steep hills, fallen backwards & sideways and had my bike on top of me while I roll down 10-20 ft hills. I've hit the ground hard but broken nothing. Health has a lot to do with bone strength; working out & eating natural, real food (not packaged, sugar & fat-filled, processed poison). I believe you are quite incorrect making the false assumption I will "beak something." Where did you get the information that a 49 y/o is more prone to "break something?" If finances & schedules allow, I will climb Mt. Rainier in 2018. I'm not the least bit concerned (or fearful) about my age, "breaking something," bears, "rabid squirrels," (whatever that is), "or worse." I love the wild, wild animals, mountains, camping, and adventure. A life controlled by fear (and lust) is no life at all.
Crooked Halo fell free to rope up with me,I've been up a few times already.im from Austin TX gotta look after my tx friends
Hey! I'm living just up the road in Georgetown temporarily & work in Austin.Your offer sounds enticing. In recent research I've discovered that many first timers on Rainier actually forego guide services like RMI & go with experienced friends/family. Rainier seems to be totally doable, safely, in this way. I believe a guide service is going to be expensive, too. Plus, I am going to want to pause for photography (I'm a serious amateur), reflection, sightseeing & possibly spend a few days acclimatizing to prevent altitude effects & enjoy the mountain more. Guide services sound like they go up & down rather quickly, perhaps too quickly for what I'd like to do on Rainier. Last weekend I loaded a backpack with 50 pounds & went up & down Enchanted Rock (of course did the cave, too) to begin workouts. Another thing about guide services, they fill up sometimes a year in advance on Rainier. So, you've been up Rainier? What are your thoughts on guide services and the "doability" of Rainier, safely, with someone who's done it? Rainier will depend 100% on my getting a higher-paying job, and I'm probably going to be on an oil rig soon, which will more than provide enough to pay for a trip to Rainier. I've begun lifting and running longer/faster and will do Enchanted Rock for fun & training regularly, increasing my pack weight. I am 100% inexperienced climbing, but reading about the Himalayas has put in me the call of the mountains that so many hear at some point.
I'm guessing the thumbs down people never made it to the top🤣🏞this is a awesome video bro👏✊
Love the video. I plan to summit Rainier in 2022
5:55 You ran out of gas on the second day of an expedition that went just as planned? How did you plan?!?!
Yeah, carrying all that gear and couldn't pack an extra 100g gas canister
Thanks I’m planning it for 2021. Thanks for your video
How much did you spend on this hike? Guide, equipment, food?
Great question! I wanna know also. Seems like more of a hike than a climb? I'll be there in March and would love to reach the summit. I have tons of tree climbing gear not sure if much would cross over but this didn't look like it called for much gear.
You better know what you're doing before you venture on these glaciers. People have died on Mt Rainier, getting lost in sudden bad weather, or falling into a crevasse.
@@j18ter - yeah. a lot of people on here talking trash - but it's a challenging ascent. while the Disappointment Cleaver route is the most commonly used and is pretty safe, there are other routes that are far more hazardous and technical (involving rock climbing, ice climbing, and routes with substantial avalanche/rock fall danger) - the reason that Rainier is considered a great training ground for serious mountaineers
This route is easiest. You can rent a lot of the gear, but these are the things you'll probably want:
Boots $350-550
Ice Axe $60-120
Tent $300-600 (you might want a 4 season or you can sleep in the Hut)
Sleeping bag $300-800 (I used a 0 degree down)
Helmet $30-60
Harness $50
Rope $100-300 (I wanted a rope for more than just mountaineering, but aim for dry treated).
Pickets about $30 each
Stove $30-100
Food - I legit packed up two Chitpotle burritos when I overnighted it. So be creative. Pack up ziplocked pizza... or do the dehydrated foods which could run you about $50 for the trip.
Clothing... I have no idea. I just wore a baselayer and softshell for my legs and then I wore a baselayer, fleece, down and hardshell for my upper.
You also need crevasse rescue devices, lots of beiners, ATCs, maybe ice screws.. etc. It's a lot to acquire at once.
So like $1,200-2,500?
Don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen.
Also, if you are in good shape and can handle altitude you can do it in day. My buddy and I did it in 14 hours over the summer. Saved us a ton of weight and gear. We missed our 10 hour goal because of a strong unforecasted headwind with low visibility.
I made ur sandwiches lol
Training for my Rainier climb next may, as of now can run 9 miles without stopping. Thats only one aspect of the climb i realize, but as far as the cardiovascular side of things go, can anyone tell me how that is in terms of Rainier?
I climbed this when I was 23, but I lived on the mountain and ran everyday to get acclimated. If you're in good health and shape, you should be fine. But this is also my perspective
Great video!
Hi! Did most of you wear La Sportiva Spantix or equivalent boots? I'm considering if single boots are adequite like the TNF Verto S4K ICE
I wore the Nepal EVO GTX. They were perfect. I think the Spantik would be overkill unless your feet get cold easily.
Advice for a beginner climber wanting to attempt this?
jim mcclincy don’t do it lol
You can definitely do it with some work and preparation. Generally you work up to it with sequence of Whitney > Shasta > Reinier. Sounds easy but I spend years on this and hoping for my own attempt in the future. Disregard the comments here calling it easy. I am yet to meet an easy mountain. Even local day hikes take effort and focus, much less anything in the high elevation.
What Does It Take to Climb Mt.Rainier
Everything
Not really... it's a walk up.
How many crevasse did you have to cross? What path did you take to summit?
I'd like to know this also
depends on the time of year. The mountain has thousands. I just got back a few weeks ago. We took the DC. The one they mention in the video.
crossed 10 two weeks ago on the same route.
Great video. Each mountain has its challenges, and each climb is different.
great video! thanks, doing this same route in June.
Vegan Nurse Traveler did you do it?
Well??
Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing!!!
Seriously, the music is way too much.... takeaway from otherwise good vid
Wow, totally different than when I climbed it.
I am planning my own bid down the line. What is different?
Agree
Loved this. Thank you for making this video.
Mt rainier is about 50 miles from the city of yelm, I live there I have climbed it it is cold as liquid nitrogen
I havent been to yelm in forever. Im from ashford and went to school on eatonville but left when i joined the army.
Yes
Stop it with that music, already!
How would one compare mt whitney to mt rainier
Although the elevation is similar, Rainier is a more technical climb (at least if you're comparing the standard routes on each). The DC and Emmons-Winthrop routes are both pretty straightforward, but you should be proficient in glacier travel and crevasse rescue if you plan on climbing either.
It didn't really tell me what it took to climb it. Guess not much
Nicole O it ain't so bad, go for it!
Get fit, learn basic skills, dress right, time the weather, follow the boot trench and line of people to the top.
Or, if you want to experience real climbing, there are any number of routes on the mountain where you are not likely to encounter many people, nor footprints to follow. But that takes considerably more skill, and knowledge.
@@PhilAndersonOutside "real climbing" haha, ok tough guy.
@@SingleShotSingleTake No shit. :)
They did kind of make it look like basically a long, chilly trekking pole stroll. :)
wow... super underrated video quality and everything
edit: okay i take back this comment, this music is horrible
About to climb Mt. Rainier which will be my first mountain climb ever! What time of year did you climb?
I'd climb in june/July. Winter summits are definitely doable but not ideal for a first climb.
I was at the top twice in February and October. it's easy to go there on a cow. Only height takes someone's breath away.
Nice Video.
I love my HOME :)
After summiting Rainier 2x i made an attempt on Denali and realized just how easy Rainier is compared to Denali.
Get off the Muir route and use the Sherman route, much nicer, less people, at least when I did it in the early 90s, and it wasn't that hard, just a long walk in the snow.
You can easily hike this mountain in one day if you get up at 5am
That's blatantly untrue, unless you're an elite athlete. Most teams take at least two days, and usually wake up to summit around midnight
Thanks for this....
That ladder bridge over cravace was hairy
Not the hardest summit in the lower 48. Thunderbolt peak requires 5.9 R climbing and is also a 14er...
Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the lower 48, as a matter of fact Washington state has over 3,000 glaciers on its many peaks no other state in the lower 48 is even close
very dramatic music
Nice video 👍🏻
Was just up at Camp Muir for the second time. Now thinking of the summit.
Pulled this video up to gain some information but the commentary is too dramatic. Too much time for very little information.
I’m sure some people like that style but I’m just looking for facts :)
Great video now I would love to get to see this in person some day I will make the adventure.
did you guys really fly from portland to seatac?
You should still do it because it could erupt soon!
beautiful
Good choice of music. It fit the video perfectly and the volume was just right.
Thanks.
The guy talking is in serious need of a quad espresso, two red bulls and a b*tchslapping to wake him up.
The old benchmark for fitness... Old Mt. Si trail from the parking lot to the clearing on the shoulder by the rocks, with 40lbs in under 100 minutes... Meh, I hate that rock fall area at 5:25...
They should replace the narrator with Casey Neistat
That was just a hike with crampons.
most of the biggest peaks around here are
If you want technical stuff, you gotta go to the Cascade Pass area and do peaks like Boston, Forbidden, Johannesburg, or Mixup
It takes money. I know a guy who has spent spent about $8k on guided climbs and he has yet to get to the top. Between his fitness and the weather, he has been skunked. I agreed to let him climb with me and the others who I climb with, but he won't get his fitness where it needs to be. You can't hold up your group being slow as shit and being a bit stupid in general.
Ha. So pick your climbing partner
@@bomacca556 I have to give him credit for trying as many times as he has.. What have you accomplished ?
@@richardjohnson4696did 5 week expedition in Tibet. Got to 7700m on shishapangma. No oxygen, no sherpa. Turned around as 2 of the climbers were not up to it and could not make it down by themselves. Cost me a peak, and $15,000. So that was my best effort. You?
Note: I'm not disputing his effort, but if you want to succeed in the mountains you need to have a balanced team.
@@bomacca556 Yeah, That is what I told him.. Respect.
how the hell did you possibly burn that much fuel in 2 nights of sleeping out
3:49 Speechless...
The music….
Having been on a lot of parts of Rainier over 70 years, I know exactly what it take to HIKE up Rainier.
Be in shape
Crampons
Ice axe
Warm clothes
A bit of food and water.
The routes are not hard so If you need a map you are a newbie
why is there no summit cairn?
Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl are taller and can be walked up and are more accessible. Its a 2 hour flight into Mexico city.
What if your at the summit and you need to shit?
That guys calves are HUGE
Wish I could hear.
do you guys know that this is a active volcano??? JESUS
Dman: research, read, investigate, watch everything on whatever mountain short or tall, that you are going to hike. It's called being prepared. How else do you know what gear to take and what gear you don't need so don't weigh down your backpack.
Active and hasn't erupted in over 1000 years. This is climbed very often. I live in the shadows of Rainier.
It erupted in 1894
The narration sounds like it was done by a sleepy teenager who is annoyed at being forced to do this.
did you summit?
yessir