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For those who have climbed it, how did you go about doing it? I can't afford to pay a guide.
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Began Gap Year Trip Six Years Ago |
do you have any experience? if you manage to convince them you could do it on your own, you could go by yourself.. otherwise, you can't. sorry! RMI has a 3-day summiting class for around $700, it's the cheapest (and shortest) i've come across.
http://www.nps.gov/mora/climb/climb.htm . . . Freedom lies in being bold. |
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Knows What a Schengen Visa Is |
I didn't mean about going it solo. I don't have too much alpine climbing experience, but I have plenty of backcountry skiing experience. I was really looking for ways to circumvent going through a guide, because there's no way I could afford that! I would like to take the Mountaineers climbing class, but it is only offered once a year, November-September.
Have you climbed it xoom? |
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Began Gap Year Trip Six Years Ago |
ihaven't climbed it but i plan to within the next several years. i think the whole idea about only allowing solo climbers with permission to climb is the same for not going with a guide. have you thought about the costs for the rest of your equipemnt, like an ice axe and crampons? i guess, if you're saving up for all that other equipment, saving up a couple extra months in the summer or something to sign up with a company won't hurt. i hear that rainier is pretty technical-- although skiing might help, i don't think it provides you with the proper training to safely climb it (no offense.. i'm in the same boat as you!).
. . . Freedom lies in being bold. |
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Squat Toilet Professional |
Just bide your time, Stephen. Take the course when it comes around again. The mountain will still be there next year.
Plus you should meet other locals during the course who will share your same backcountry interests that you'll be able to do other trips with down the road. Alternatively, you can post on summitpost.org or rockclimbing.com and see if anyone wants to take on a partner. But, be very, very careful. |
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Knows What a Schengen Visa Is |
I'm confident in my physical ability to ascend Mt. Rainier, it's just the climbing skills that I am unsure of. I've done some rock climbing, so I'm confident around the gear, belaying, ropework etc. I guess I'll just wait until next year, but I feel up to the challenge now. And xoom, I have most of the gear except a good ice axe and crampon set. And I've heard that Rainier (Disappointment Cleaver) isn't too technical.
GORP said it was one of it's Top 10 climbs for novices. http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/climb/topten_novices2.htm Also, with Global Warming the way it is, who knows if it will be there next year =). Of course I'm kidding. |
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