Friends, Family & Loved Ones, A busy day for the Team, as we hit the highlights of Moscow. It’s truly one of the great cities of the world— and Carole’s favorite. The city comes alive in the summer. We toured … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 22, 2018 by Alpine Ascents

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8 Day Cascades Intermediate Launches 🚀

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Alpine Ascents

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Yo yo- G$ here checking in from the North Cascades Scenic Highway. Imma keep this short so I can get back to some stellar sunset views. We met in Seattle this morning and conducted a super quick gear check – one of the advantages of having everything dialed. From there we drove north to Mt. […]

July 21 Baker Climb: Day One

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Alpine Ascents

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Hello everyone! After an uneventful hike through alpine meadows with stupendous views of Mount Shuksan and the North Cascades, we have set up camp at 6,000 feet at the base of the Squak Glacier. The weather is great and we’re in high spirits, soon to enjoy a hearty dinner of Super Ramen – what a […]

July 20 Elbrus Expedition Begins

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Alpine Ascents

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Friends, Family & Loved Ones, Welcome to our coverage of the Alpine Ascents July 20 Elbrus Expedition! We met as a team in Moscow for the first time this afternoon. Everybody is more or less jet lagged, but we’re not … Continue reading →

More chilly weather!

Despite the date, things are remaining cool and damp on Rainier, including in the Muir Corridor. Nonetheless, with double boots and warm parkas, climbers are summiting via the Disappointment Cleaver Route, which is still quite direct.

Our fifth Emmons Glacier team of the season stood on the summit at the end of July, with our sixth team in position to go for the summit tomorrow. The route is direct, but steeper than usual.

Over on the Kautz Glacier, our fourth team has summited, reporting icier conditions (ice screws required for protection) down low, softer conditions (pickets are serviceable) further up the Ice Chute, and increasing breakup higher on the mountain.

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Guide Spotlight: Dawa Yangzum Sherpa

While Alpine Ascents is fortunate to work with dozens of world-class guides and climbers, we are especially grateful to work with Dawa Yangzum Sherpa. Hailing from Nepal’s Rolwaling Himal, Dawa’s resume includes numerous 8000m ascents (Everest, Cho Oyu, K2), successful entries in high-altitude ultra-marathons, time spent as a climbing ranger on Mount Rainier, and instructorship […]

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We are often asked what gear is necessary to climb Mount Rainier. If you’re curious to know what we use, check out this video, in which our Operations Manager Matt Miller talks through our entire gear list. Climb on!

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Sometimes the harsh environment encountered in mountaineering can make even the simplest tasks difficult. Staying hydrated is a perfect example – something that is among the most banal of tasks in the lowcountry can become exceedingly complicated in a cold, snowy environment. When all available water is locked up in solid form as snow or […]

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