Planning to climb Mount Rainier? This webinar is your ultimate prep guide! Join Alpine Ascents guide Lyra as she breaks down everything you need to know about our iconic 3-Day Disappointment Cleaver climb—from logistics and gear to training strategies.
Lyra covers climb logistics, essential gear recommendations, and physical preparation tips to help you get ready. She also compares the 3-Day DC climb to our 4-Day Emmons and 4-Day Kautz climbs, so you can find the best fit for your goals.
Originally called təqʷuʔməʔ (Tahoma), meaning Mother of the Waters, this towering volcano is as challenging as it is breathtaking. Whether you’re already signed up or just curious, this webinar will set you up for success. Stick around for the live Q&A at the end, where Lyra answers real-time questions from climbers like you!
Still have questions after watching webinar?
- You can direct all logistics questions to [email protected].
- Gear questions can go to our in-house equipment experts at [email protected]
Additional Information & Resources:
- What goes up, must come down! Check out this great linked blog post by Lyra about how to train for the descent.
- Want more training advice? We got you! We hosted a full webinar about training for mountaineering. Watch here!
- Wait, what is a hardshell jacket? If you have gear questions, we got answers. Our linked Gear Guide will walk through through EVERY piece of gear on the list.
- Single boots or double boots? Truly the age old question. Take a deep dive here.
- Like sand through the hourglass, the route on Tahoma changes over the course of the season. Learn more here.
