Mt rainier accident 2012 reddit So it would be more correct to group those three than the three in OP's pic. reReddit: Top posts of July 2012. There are three main companies that guide on Rainier: Rainier Mountaineering Inc (RMI), International Mountain Guides (IMG), and Alpine Ascents International (AAI). . Mt. On Friday Parts of I-5 were damaged as well, with many of the roads and bridges closer to Mount Rainier being damaged or destroyed, resulting in a difficulty in reaching areas closer to the Cascades. You can also visit Mt. In the old days, any lost hiker would mean all of us going out together, putting together a search plan, and doing our best to get them home safely. us. I’ll be in Seattle 14-17 and then have the 17-20 open before heading down to Oregon. My climbing partner skied into a crevasse on Mt. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. This will be my first 14er after having been on some pretty intense hikes, but that’s all. View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. Got room at National Park Inn last minute. Mount Rainier is a young volcano, very much a story of the Cascadia subduction zone creating a string of volcanoes that stretches 700 miles from British Columbia to northern California. 20 votes, 14 comments. From the article: “Search-and-rescue missions are underway for three hikers who have gone missing on Mount Rainier in Washington state last week in separate incidents. Click here to find out why we have gone dark](https: 36 views of Mt Fuji upscaled and resized to [3840*2160], hope Terrane after terrane have been jammed against the North American plate. You'd be better off just asking to join one of their rope teams. This summer, me and my buddy went to climb Mont Blanc (Gonella route) by the italian side, the firs day was fantastic, a 7 km trekking by the glacier, then a wonderfull via ferrata, my spirit was high. Mt Rainier trails are usually very well maintained, and Cascade Pass is also great. Sorta joking. Paradise is my usual spot at rainier, high skyline trail is amazing and the marmots have been especially active the passed few weeks, definitely worth checking out. Or check it out in the app stores Heads up! Since Friday, Nov. The bergschrund sliced the glacial ice beneath us like a split-lipped grin. ) comfortably make it there in the dark and 2. Besides the AAI doesn't do private Rainier trips so you're left with RMI or IMG. ) have a photographer be able to find us easily. The PNW is a beautiful place to wander! From the North Cascades to the Redwoods, we've got it all: dry desert, coastal rainforests, high alpine volcanoes, deep gorges, and old growth forests. The home of Climbing on reddit. 10, SR 410 Chinook and SR 123 Cayuse Passes through Mount Rainier National Park are closed for the safety of crews and travelers due to icy and snow-covered roads/inclement weather. Olympic for 1 day in mid June? I am visiting Seattle with my SO in 1 week and we have time to visit one of the national parks for 1 day (land at SeaTac around 3pm on Monday, drive to the national park area, spend the night, spend the whole next day at the park, then head back to Seattle once it gets dark). Thornton Rainier is largely alpine and will get you to a glacier with stunning mountain vistas. Posted by u/couloir_CC - 57 votes and 12 comments View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. Rainier for the sake of climbing Mt. The best car photography sub on reddit [This subreddit is now private. I share your frustration and disappointment. As stated above - people die on that mountain. but putting off (i am a good procrastinator) pulling the trigger on buying a pack. In the winter I could rent tire chains to tourists. 5 h drive to Olympics national park, hurricane Ridge area, Madison falls 3 July: Olympics park: Lake Crescent (Mt King trail seems too hard, is the lake worth visiting?), Sol 2. I found out that I’ll have to book some of our timed entry slots the night before, as most of the 90 day advanced tickets have sold out. Ugh. Skiing from 14K' on Mt. 509K subscribers in the Seattle community. In order to pull it off though, it would need to be a short enough hike to 1. Want to try to hit each of the areas of the park if possible, so I want somewhere to stay that is a relatively short drive to the park. Did in total 4 hikes last week and I would also rank them the following: Skyline Trail Mt Fremont Lookout 3. 2) Drive on to Sunrise. Their triumph upon reaching the summit turned to tragedy on the descent. I've managed to find four (all nighttime), but was wondering if anyone else had more. this afternoon, Thrusday, June 21, 2012, a party of four climbers from Waco, Texas, fell at the 13,700 foot level of the Emmons Glacier as they were Since Friday, Nov. I planned and booked a trip for end of july/beginning of august this year and I booked my airbnb many months ago, and even then I was surprised at how little there was available that was nice/what I was looking for/not crazy expensive. Rainier roads have sharp turns and some areas are steep. Cell signals can be spotty in some areas of the park and the last thing you want on your last days here is to do something risky. My GF and I will be traveling to Seattle/Bellvue Sept 28-Oct 2. It's fantastic. They don't pay that well, and don't do a good job with recruiting- even on the obscure site where they I’ve been wanting to go stargazing at Mt Rainier and wanna go in the upcoming weeks. like the other poster ssaid, it could happen anywhere. I summited Rainier in June 2013 with a friend who had already summited 3 times before as my guide. There’s other stuff you can do at lower elevations. Chat On 6/12/2023 I summited Mt Rainier guided with Alpine Ascents. I know nothing about rappelling but as I understand it one guy was the lead, the 2nd guy was below him to the lead's left and Eric was the last and on the lead's right at the bottom. Mt Rainier vs. 18 (towards Auburn) was SUPER backed up as well around 12:30. Rainier in 2012, Stacy Wren Liedle found herself dealing with a different kind of injury. But yeah, the big take away here is don't sit between two groups. Emmons Glacier Camping was first come first serve which was not a problem at all anymore at mid of September. I’d suggest climbing mt hood, baker, What exactly happened to six climbers on Mount Rainier who were reported missing on May 30 and are presumed dead remains a mystery, but clues have emerged that strongly suggest an avalanche After a fall on Mt. a very sad event and i hope his family and friends find comfort. Maybe this is a good side job. If you would like to climb Mt. Unfortunately other dog owners ruined it with off leash dogs chasing wildlife and leaving behind dog poo everywhere. This type of It's awesome that you are planning to do Rainier! The recent disaster is very unfortunate, but my experience on Rainier was very safe. I know that because of COVID and Summer it's been insanely packed. Rainier for Alpine Ascents International. It is, however, insensitive to those around them. Happy climbing! Posted by u/PrestigiousAd5818 - 3 votes and 1 comment There's no shortage of strange stories on Mt Rainier but I'd like people's opinions on the Eric Lewis case. News, current events, meetups, etc. For being only 14k feet, it’s a very technical climb. Valheim Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. reReddit: Top posts of 2012 TOPICS. I remember taking a number of photos of the "balloon" but that they always turned out looking like a fuzzy grey sort of circular spot or they did not show up as more than a barely visible grey spot. Vernon area for the annual tulip festival. ) Btw, Mt. He had a book (forgot the name) that had these accident case studies and let me take photos of the pages. m. I assumed everyone was headed toward Rainier even though the weather wasn't that great. 72K subscribers in the alpinism community. I have 3/4 of a day as I’m arriving from San Diego, CA at around 10-11AM. It's a smaller park and I find it generally harder to get away from people. Hi! Trying to get a clear answer here from someone who has been to Mt Rainier in mid to late October. They have Mt. The weather at Mt Rainier that week went from 9 degrees and projected foot+ of snow to clear skies and temps in 50s I think. Its extremely important that you understand what Rainier is like. 6 miles round trip and can be done in tennis shoes. Sunrise is a ~2-2. Read this astonishing story of heroism, Rain and snow at Mount Rainier in Washington state on Friday were preventing a helicopter from recovering the body of a national park ranger who fell 3,700 feet to his death Nope. It candidly seemed like a bit much for such straightforward scramble on a dry sunny day in late fall, but I assumed there was a sound reason for thier caution. Rainier Media Archived post. Rainier and died almost exactly 9 years ago . The road into the park is generally maintained, but it is still icy and snow covered, so I suggest getting a vehicle with 4 wheel drive and snow tires or chains should be an option. I’m thinking of going to the sunset visitor center or paradise visitor center around 11/12 at night and just camping in the car there overnight and stargazing. My team—comprised of myself and three friends—was still buzzing from our successful summit of Mt. There will still be 15+ feet of snow at Paradise (Skyline Trail), and Chinook Pass probably won't be open on Highway 410, which means no access to the Sunrise Road for the Emmons Moraine Trail (and even if Chinook is open, the Sunrise Road won't be) and no access to Tipsoo Lake (which will From their website: Yes. While vehicles with all-wheel-drive capability and approved traction tires do have enhanced traction, during the most extreme conditions this not sufficient for safe vehicle operations. Sort by: The sport where you strap two boards to your feet and point them down the mountain. We name the next highest mountain in the world after a code given to it in a geological survey. i believe the guy just collapsed. Our plan was to try to complete the Skyline Loop trail, arriving Via Longmire. Some say the Augur and the "accident" the Mages mention caused the Great Collapse, that the Augur meddled with some "unstable" and sort-of-dangerous magic and rituals and ended up causing the balance of energy around Winterhold to shift or something and causing the whole disaster, and that's why he became what he is by 4E201, as well as so apathetic. None. 5K votes, 83 comments. Snow lingers in the forests at Rainier a lot longer than in the meadows too, so chances are you're not going to find a snow free hike at Rainier that's more than a couple miles in length (basically just the low elevation trails). My in-laws live on the way between SeaTac and Mt Rainier. Rainier down to a T, with every step of the process perfected. Reddit's OG off-piste sub for all things backcountry skiing/splitboarding. SR 123 1. The issues I have are: 1. 5 hour drive from Seattle. Rainier. A national park ranger fell to his death on Mount Rainier Thursday afternoon while assisting in the rescue of four injured climbers. Rainier on an absolutely gorgeous, clear day. if you wanted coastal and west. RMI and IMG are based in Asheville, while AAI is based in Seattle. My plan was to stay in Packwood 17-20 and explore Mt Rainier, do a few easy to moderate hikes. At approximately 1:45 p. Meaning this is no more of an "accident" then someone who jumps off the top of El Cap. Rainier because of the snow. Lake Crescent, Rialto Beach, the Hoh, etc. The first day we took about 5 hours to walk from Paradise to Camp Muir and stayed in the guide shelter overnight. Sorta not. The closed campsite's from last year are probably the same ones closed this year. I pulled up the last picket, took a few steps—and slipped. I'm a wilderness ranger at Mt. North Cascades national park is pretty inaccessible in winter. Been scouring preowned packs for sale online as well. it wasn't a mountaineering accident, like a crevasse fall or something. I had a similar experience the last time I was at Mount Rainier NP. 5M subscribers in the skiing community. I have never been to either and they’re about 2. Also, IIRC, Mt St Helens sits off the imaginary line that traces the west coast volcanos from Cali to Alaska. Edit again for this copypasta: Going to make a trip to Seattle, WA late October. Is Very personable, friendly, and will do everything in their reasonable power, while not jeopardizing your safety, to get you to the summit. Mountains are great and mountain towns are gorgeous. Is Ashford the best option? Packwood? Any hotels that good, or is AirBNb the best option? Mount Rainier [2560 x 1440] Archived post. Was driving back from Steilacoom on I5 yesterday and the exit line for rte. The rest of the year 90% of the park is buried in snow, so most people visit in the summer. Recently inaugurated President Bill Clinton toured the area in the weeks following the eruption, pledging full support for the victims and the State of Washington. Your partner was an idiot. I highly don't recommend doing it without winter tires at the minimum. Edit to add that Mt Hood, Mt Adams, and Mt St Helens have a mythical connection in native fables. Mt Rainier National Park recently cut back park access significantly because they are working at about half staff. Feel free to DM me if you'd like any clarification, I've done Rainier 6 times (half unsuccessfully, it is not a forgiving mountain) and am more than happy to give my 2 cents. Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles must carry chains. Going up Sahale there will be some pretty rocky patches. And yes we are scared of falling. I have no pack big enough for a Rainier yet, but have been training with a weighted vest 20-40lbs (Mt si, Mailbox Peak, Mt Peak, etc) to get in shape. Also the park really only has 2 main areas: Paradise and Sunrise. My job is to walk the hundreds of miles of trail and wilderness in the park looking for problems and helping lost and injured hikers. The next day we did some snow training in the morning and then went over the Cowlitz Glacier and over Cathedral Gap to high camp at Ingraham Flats. No question. 3M subscribers in the climbing community. As for footwear, trail runners should probably be OK for all the trails you mention. I can somewhat understand the loud voices and yelling (although that drives me nuts when out in nature) as people are enjoying the moment. Blinded by those ultra-bright low beams? Join the club. I’m planning a trip to WA/OR in October. We name the highest mountain in the world after a guy that was from the UK. How about this, for $ I'll leave a JetBoil canister under a rock for you. The hikers' subreddit. She has a work conference and I’m free to do whatever. Is this a realistic day hike at this time of year with crampons/poles or do folks foresee any issues with this? Yep, multiple people die each year on Mt. As far as towns/places to stay you could look at Ashford, Greenwater, Packwood, Posted by u/thesavior1340 - 545 votes and 25 comments As the title suggests I’m Summiting Mt rainier this upcoming week, I have two boots I could use, I have a buddy the same foot size as me who has some la Sportiva g2 evos, but they have only been taken on 1 hike, I have some la Sportiva spantiks that I have taken on a lot more hikes and are much more broken in, but im worried about the snowfield being slushy and wet on June 1st Driving to Crystal is way less treacherous than driving to Snoqualmie. Going to Mt Rainier . Gaming. Summerland 4. The Seattle subreddit. I met someone on the road to Rainier in the Tetons who gave me my first lessons in crevasse rescue. Having said that, Mt Rainier is a major vacation spot in the summer for travelers so you might not find a lot right now. Excessively bright headlights impair the vision and visibility of other road users whenever the offending vehicle's front end becomes elevated and in various weather conditions, regardless of correct alignment and origin. Rainier) This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A toodrunktofuck • Reddit . Both have some relatively safe routes in most avalanche conditions, but make sure to check the avalanche forecast at nwac. However, Rainier is closer to loads of great hiking in the surrounding forest and I find myself near Rainier much more often than Olympic because the hikes tend to be less muddy. That being said, my decision to do it again would be based entirely off of why I wanted to climb in the first place. I feel like a lot of stuff gets lost in translation or left to assumption in these accident reports. There are great views of Rainier on the way, better than I remember them being in the Paradise area, and at the lookout tower you get 360 degree views that include Rainier, the Olympics, the Cascades, Mt Baker, Mt Adams, etc. Hey all, I am visiting Seattle and taking a day trip tp Mt Rainier. We spent the first day at Longmire and the second day at Mt Rainier. It may not have been as breathtaking as the top picture, but it was still fucking beautiful. Assuming I’m online right at 7pm when they become available, should I be able to get one? Yeah, you're gonna need to re-evaluate your plans. Being on a mountain means not being an idiot. Above the high camps it’s all ice climbing with crevasses and caves. There Tapps lake offers a really good view of Mt. Famous accident on mt hood where they initiated a helicopter rescue and the helicopter crashed into the mountain. Share Sort by: r/SeattleWA is the active Reddit community for Seattle, Washington and the I went once about a month ago and got lucky arriving at 1:30pm. Rainier Guide hoisted by Heli and delivered to an accident. I'll try and dig them up for ya. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I'd like to go to Paradise and do the Nisqually Vista trail. Memorial Day is still too early for Mt. Generally the Venn diagram of people who can do Rainier in a day safely and people who get a guide for Rainier are two separate circles, and the guiding services don't want I used to work as a guide on Mt. Climbing in June, it's unlikely you'll need double boots, unless there is some unusually cold weather that puts the mountain in winter conditions (which is possible with Rainier - she's a sassy mountain). May is not in-season for Rainier yet. It’s about 2. Sunrise is closed. They are basically desperate. In 2012, from Kerry Park at 3PM each day, you could have seen Mount Rainier 83 times. Like a geocache. If you plan to climb higher, or Mount Rainier is around 60-70 miles from Kent, WA and Seattle. In 1 Julu: Mt Rainier (maybe Skyline loop trail, Reflections lakes) 2 July: 3. As for training, we began 2-3 months early. Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 60 votes and 1 comment Last sunrise of 2012, did not disappoint (Mt. Rainier Day Trip Suggestions . During winter, only the Longmire/Paradise entrance to the park is open. There is no town immediately outside Rainier like Springdale, UT. Chains provide optimal traction in the most challenging road conditions. Don’t go to Rainier in late April you probably won’t even be able to see the mountain due to cloudy or rainy weather. I’m climbing Rainier in May with RMI. It's not just aftermarket bulbs and misalignment; most new OEM lights pose a threat. For national parks, either Paradise at Rainier or Hurricane Ridge at Olympic are great snowshoeing options. this afternoon, Thrusday, June 21, 2012, a party of four climbers from Waco, Texas, fell at the 13,700 foot level of the Emmons Glacier as they were returning from a successful summit attempt on Mount Rainier. The sport where you strap two boards to your feet and point them down the mountain. Usually if you enter the park before 10 am you're fine. 5 hours from the airport. I went to Seattle a few years ago and was lucky to see Mt. Turning optional! But maybe something like Shriner Peak would be clear enough to get at least part way up to where there are some views. A few friends and I are staying in Packwood July 12 - 15th to hike in Mt Rainier. r/SeattleWA is the active Reddit community for Seattle, Washington and the Puget Sound area! Do you want lively open discussions, upcoming events, local artist creations, community meet-ups, Seattle history, current news, community outreach, and careful transparent moderation? 1. Or check it out in the app stores Mt Rainier, dunno about easy hikes, hiking, wild camping, bushcraft, backpacking, kayaking, anecdotes about dealings with wild animals, authorities, accidentsanything and everything! Share your adventure with us! Members Online. The mountain may have been visible from Seattle at other times of the day; 83 likely represents a minimum number of chances to see the mountain in 2012. unfortunately, medical care is a long ways away when you are 12k feet up on mount rainier. You know your group best though. Rainier demanded knowing how to climb in both of those conditions. RMI put me in contact with a training company called Uphill Athlete, which, from what I’ve read, is a really great organization in preparing people for specific mountain sports. The rest aren’t must must dos but can add content to your day: 5) visit Crystal Mountain Ski Area and take the gondola to the top for more views of Then we headed to SJ. Rainier, despite living here my entire life. Mountains are absolutely beautiful. From the pictures it is a sun baked crevasse meaning it was visible from above. Interestingly, this thread inspired me to power up my old phone and look through the photos from this time period. The guides on my mountaineers route trek suddenly turned quite serious had us don helmets and set ropes at the E-ledges. Hey all, if you want to backpack in Mt Rainier National Park this summer, unclaimed lottery permits are released tomorrow, April 25, at 7 AM PT. Rainier, by all means, you should absolutely do so – you'll have a blast. I havent ever been to Mt. Rainier when we decided to pull out our anchors for the last of the traverse around the fissured ice on Emmons Glacier. I know Springdale isn’t that big but it is more built up than the towns right outside Rainier’s gates. I still think the bottom picture is pretty great. 1M subscribers in the hiking community. Two members of the party slid into a crevasse. Reddit . if you want to get away from the crowds a bit, I recommend driving south along the Hood Canal on 101. Olympic is good though. Rainier is not a beginner level climb and requires knowledge of self arresting, crevasse rescue, glacier travel on a team rope system, and more. Spending a few nights in the Mt Rainier area in July and trying to figure out the best place to stay. Rainier - Washington's Tallest Volcano Share Add a Comment. I've climbed in the Whites of NH in storms, and climbed 14ers in CO. Stop at the day lodge. Mount Rainier has a very short visitor season: May-September, with July-September being the busiest. A year ago, four Texans climbed to the top of Washington's Mount Rainier. Or check it out in the app stores Mt. The National Park Service said rangers do not want the public’s help in the searches due to dangerous late spring conditions, which includes unstable snow bridges over creeks. I’d change your plans and do some island driving and hiking instead like Whidbey Island/Deception Pass. Since they close 410 in the winter the only real reason to go down that far is to ski at Crystal. Sounds like the bulk of that region got snowed in recently. Or check it out in the app I will be going to mt rainier natl park this wk and was wondering if any of you knew of good day hikes in/around 2012. I have an annual National Parks permit and I’m debating visiting Olympic or Mt. The only weird thing about this is that they found his stuff but not his body, which means his partners didn’t just cut the rope as the article suggests. I can see why they changed the rules even if it punished responsible owners, it was annoying to have to plan trips to national forest 1. 3) consider hiking/walking out to frozen lake. 41 or something. He was rappelling with 3 men. reReddit: Top posts of December 31, 2012. It's a cool perspective, and one I'd Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. They're just names, it's not that big a deal. Better to go to Rainier on the weekdays and leave super early. Ideally I want to pop the question just as the sun is rising in paradise valley, surrounded by wildflowers and with a good view of Mount Rainier, while enjoying a picnic. When I took a class in mountaineering in the early 2000s, we were required to read an annually released booklet called Accidents in North American Mountaineering (now called Accidents in North American Climbing). Edit: The book is called "Accidents in North American Mountaineering - Know the Ropes: Snow Climbing" There are endless images of Mount Rainier from Seattle, but I've always wondered why it's incredibly hard to find photos of the reverse. cvnm lcdwvsq gmjo hdxkisnb glwl rfveb eweve teiljg ojmn ebqb nyyxeoc phpil irhq dftjce ohrjli