4-Day Mount Rainier Emmons Glacier Climb
Climb Overview
Our Emmons glacier climb offers experienced alpinists a unique opportunity to climb America’s most distinguished mountain via a lesser traveled route. Climbing expedition style with groups of 8 climbers and 4 guides, we move up the mountain as a team, over a 4-day period. Climbers should have prior glacier experience and the ability to carry 65lbs. Alpine Ascents has been leading climbs via the Emmons Glacier since 1998 with an outstanding success rate, largely due to requiring a prerequisite and patient climbing approach. We look forward to having you join our team of expert guides on this extraordinary climb.
Why Join Alpine Ascents for the 4-Day Emmons Climb of Mount Rainier?
Experience and SafetyAlpine Ascents has the best Safety record in the business and our 20 years of guiding experience one the highest mountains in the world and on Mount Rainier is unparalleled. Our intent is to provide the same level of quality, service, safety and environmental stewardship that has been our trademark throughout the guiding community. (See more about us, our guides and staff)
Guide Ratio 2:1
With one guide for every two climbers you have more individualized instruction, great assistance on summit day and overall success and safety are increased. This 2:1 ratio makes for practically a private guiding experience.
Less Expensive - Seattle Based - No Rental Car Required
Alpine Ascents is the only guide service that drives you round trip Seattle -Mt Rainier – Seattle, thus offering a substantial savings. Our shuttle eliminates a $200 car rental and a complicated two hour drive each way to the mountain. We also invite you to enjoy the City of Seattle while in the Northwest.
Tents Equipment & Meals
Provided: All group climbing equipment: climbing ropes and technical hardware; tents, and meals (except lunch). Transportation is provided for this climb.
Not provided: Personal equipment. You are responsible for all items on the Gear List. Alpine Ascents has high quality gear for rent. See Rental Form
PREREQUISITES- 60 Pound Pack Required
Climbing Skill Level
This climb is open to advanced beginners. A prior glacier climb is required. (3-Day Mount Baker Climb or equivalent training which includes a significant glaciated ascent and a day of snow school) This is an extremely rigorous four days and being in excellent physical condition is mandatory. Please note, the guide retains the right, at any point, to determine whether a climber is sufficiently fit to continue the climb.
In the best interest of personal safety, success and team compatibility, adequate training and excellent physical condition are required. A Climbers must be able to carry an average of 60lbs or more. Climbers need to be in excellent physical condition for both personal enjoyment and to be an integral team member. We encourage you to contact us so that we may assist you in developing a training program that meets your particular needs. Comprehensive training information can be found here.