I'm looking to climb rainier this summer, likely around the end of july but that might change based on the group. I currently have one friend who is also interested in coming. Some details:
About me: besides a lot of traditional hiking/backpacking, I've done a mountaineering course on mount baker, climbed mount washington and mount adams in NH in the winter, and have climbed multiple 14'ers in colorado. I'd also describe myself as fun but thoughtful in the mountains. I care a lot about preparedness and being safe.
About my friend: same as me but has done a lot more winter hiking/mountaineering/ice-climbing, and did a 2 week course on a glacier in Alaska.
About the trip: We want to do a self-guided trip, either up the DC route or emmons depending on conditions and how the team feels in terms of preparedness.
About you: we're looking for someone who is in shape and has some experience in winter hiking/mountaineering. You don't need to be an expert in crevasse rescue (as of right now), but we also don't want someone who has never worn crampons before.
If you're at all interested or curious to learn more, please send me a DM and we'll chat!
Hey I DMed you but will also post here. I have some glacier travel experience and am also pretty motivated, if you're open to others joining the team I'd be pretty interested.
Baker without a guide?
Mountaineering