Limited Spaces Available for Mount Rainier Climb!

Mount Rainier Climb via the Emmons Glacier
July 17 - 21, 2011
4 climbers / 2 guides
$1650 per climber

Mount Rainier, the iconic volcano of the Pacific Northwest, rises 14,411' (4392m) above the very nearby sea. Climbers from around the world travel to Washington State each year to test their mettle on the heavily glaciated flanks of the mountain. Mountain Trip is happy to announce that we are offering a fully guided climb of the peak by its Emmons Glacier route in the summer of 2011.

Traditionally, mountaineers wishing to join a guided ascent have been limited to one, and just recently three, guide services. This year, the National Park Service has opened up a limited number of guided opportunities and selected Mountain Trip to lead one of those ascents.

We are offering a five day climb of the heavily crevassed Emmons Glacier route. We selected the Emmons because it is much more of a wilderness experience than the more heavily traveled Disappointment Cleaver route. Taking more time than the concessioned guide services allows us more of a window for weather and greater opportunities to acclimatize. Our leader for the expedition will be senior Mountain Trip Guide Chris Kerrick, who grew up in sight of the mountain and has over 25 ascents of the peak. We will be a small group of only four climbers and two guides, so this opportunity is quite limited.



If you have climbed with us before, you know that we make every decision based on what will provide you with the best possible experience. We bring that same dedication and personal service to this Rainier climb, and hope that you consider joining us this summer.

Climbers will need to be in Seattle on July 16th for a team meeting and equipment check. Mountain Trip will provide transportation to and from the mountain, all food for the ascent, all group gear, mountaineering and park entrance fees, and, of course, our top-notch guides.

If Mount Rainier has been on your "To Do List" or if you are a mountaineer looking to expand your skill set on a mountain with big, Alaskan style features, please give us a call or send us an email as there are only four spots available for this opportunity.