On Sunday, 17 July we will climb from Paradise to Camp Muir in preparation for the climb next month. Muir is a great training climb as you will experience the effects of altitude, glacier travel, and mountain conditions without the need for technical equipment.
We will meet at the JBLM WTB, and be on the road by 700. Contact Lou if you need a spot in the WTB van. We will leave Paradise and head to Muir via pebble creek to the Muir snowfield. At Muir we will have lunch and learn a few basic mountaineering skills. After lunch and training (and possibly a snooze in the afternoon sun), we will head back down to Paradise. We should be back at the WTB no later than 1900 that evening.
Wear: Ball cap/hat, sunglasses, wicking shirt, hiking pants (not cotton), wicking socks, hiking boots preferred (not trail shoes)
Pack: Water (camel back and extra bottle (3 liters) minimum), Food (energy bars, trail mix, jerky, meat sticks, PBJ, etc), extra pair of socks, light long sleeve top (silk weight is fine), warm snookie cap, gloves (a pair of liners for warmth and a pair to use), Waterproof shell top and Waterproof shell bottom*, if you have a sleep mat or a small pad to sit on this is a good idea, Walking poles** (Optional but highly recommended), sunscreen (SPF 30 minimum), The 10 essentials.
Bring a camera with extra batteries for awesome pictures. If you want to bring a GPS to play around with on the mountain feel free.
* Waterproof breathable top and bottom (Army issue Goretex works great). If you don’t have access to military or civilian gear either for yourself or through a friend, let Mike or Josh know and we will see what we can do.
**Poles - You can rent them for cheap at REI ($2 for members $4 for non-members)
Anything more you feel you need please clear with Mike P.
You will likely wear hiking pants / shorts with your tshirt most of the way up. The warming top or WP Top is for breaks, hanging out at Muir, and emergencies. You will be hot.
Have: In an extra bag or carry in your pack (and leave in the van) for the end, dry shirt, dry pants/shorts, flip-flops, bottle of water/gator-aid. ( I SUGGEST CARRY IN AN EXTRA BAG)
Bring money for a greasy breakfast!!!
Info:
Maps: http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/mount-rainier-maps.htm
Info: http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/climbing.htm
Weather: http://www.atmos.washington.edu/data/rainier_report.html
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