3 Tips to Summit Mt Rainier Unguided

Every year, there are fatalities on the slopes of Mt. Rainier. There are so many variables when climbing that you can't control, which makes it all the more important to be in absolute control of those that you do. The average success rate for summiting the mountain is less than 50% on unguided climbs. Last year my own first attempt ended in failure. This year however, I succeeded, and I'll share with you 3 tips that I feel made all the difference.
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Thanks for watching!

[@EJS1970]

My husband was in Tacoma Mountain Rescue for 25 years. He is 76 and has not climbed in a while but has taken many people up the mountain all long before you all were born of course.

[@nathanwilson3185]

My first attempt was when I was 19, we made it to camp Muir and stayed the night, but bailed the second day due to altitude sickness in one partner and gear failure for another. I’ve practiced crevasse rescue and have much of the needed gear, fitness and partner selection are another big focus of mine. This video helped me think of the other factors, and gave me alot of hope for my teams second attempt.

[@anthonymulcahy1166]

The gift at the end was EVERYTHING. What a beautiful journey. Congrats to both of you

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thank you!

[@johnd746]

Congratulations! Great accomplishment, and nothing better than sharing it with your brother.

[@dlongstreth2859]

Thanks for sharing this video. Planning a trip this year so glad to have your advice!

[@davidfantle6721]

Great job editing, narrating, music/sound effects, etc. Really nice quality work. I served as the 'guide' on Rainier's DC route for 3 newbies nearly 30 years ago, after failing my first time up with AMS and weather issues. Congratulations!

[@DanNoakes]

So glad you guys made it to the top. Congratulations!

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thanks Dan!

[@GregHalvorson]

What a friend. Love the gift - CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@jaredroberts2213]

Very good video, great editing. New sub. Started mountaineering last weekend with St. Helens, love it and hope to be ready to climb Rainer this coming summer, gonna hit the mountains hard before then.

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Nice! Best of luck. It's a great sport. How was your experience with St. Helen's? I've heard mixed reviews.

[@trinidadrm]

Inspiring to see dedication and everything involved, you made it!

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thanks!

[@OleSmokey]

I remember lying in the snow unable to move shattered hip shattered pelvis broke right shoulder broken 10 broken ribs left side bruised femer bruised lungs severe hypothermia. 60 second walk to my truck took hours, I then laid under exhaust pipe to thaw out, I then somehow managed to climb in my truck and call for my own medivac. Brutal and agonizing day yet my greatest victory ever.

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Yikes! Sounds like you have a pretty intense Rainier story to tell! Hope you've recovered.

[@b.cooper8719]

Well done. Congratulations on your journey and the accomplishment. Nice video.

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@JasonAlanEggers]

Congrats on touching the top! Inspiring!

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thanks! Wish you could have been there with us!

[@chap0w794]

I am moving to Oregon next spring, I have a bouldering and backcountry hiking/hunting experience when I lived in Alaska. I’ve never tried mountaineering, but your channel has slowly chipped away at that, I definitely want to train and start small but eventually would love to climb Rainier. Great video!

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Awesome! Enjoy Oregon and the PNW. Rainier is a worthy goal good luck!

[@jaredroberts2213]

Me and my buddy just started to dip our toes into mountaineering, we started small with Mt. Saint Helens last weekend. It really feels like a different planet up there.

[@nhra7110]

Beautiful video!

[@theadventurerproject]

Amazing!

[@tamidroese5672]

Nice! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

Nice work here and CONGRATULATIONS. New Sub

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@OurMillionAdventures]

What other tips do you have for climbing mountains? Would you climb Mt. Rainier?

[@mattfarrell6631]

I'd do it again. 🤓

[@OurMillionAdventures]

I'm pretty sure I heard you say "never again" on the way down 😜

[@sasquatchrosefarts]

@@OurMillionAdventures why did you wait a day to summit? If your relaxation day had perfect weather , wouldn't it make sense to summit?

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Nobody had summited before that day. We would have had to find our own way up through the Ingraham glacier alone which we weren't comfortable doing. That good weather morning allowed someone else to blaze the trail.

[@tyrgannusgaming6657]

This is my bucket list mountain. I really, really want to see the top

[@OurMillionAdventures]

You can do it!

[@danihp3242]

Very informative video, thank you for sharing! Are there any tour guided companies you would recommend for winter expedition? I can only find 4-5 days tour and for bigger groups not much for single. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated:)

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. I haven't looked into guide groups because we did it unguided both times. Sorry! Maybe somebody else will chime in here.

[@hardcorebanana97]

Great video. Do you know where did your brother got the custom mountain medal/ plaque? Would he interested in getting my friend one.

[@OurMillionAdventures]

www.maps.com/products/mt-rainier-washington-paperweight-ev_gsu_pw_rainier

[@OleSmokey]

The most difficult task done are the greatest

[@Origami_River]

After finishing university, I want to climb Mount Rainier but I have very little climbing experience. I’ve done Colorado’s incline and Zion national park angels Landing. But those aren’t really mountains. I live in Texas. Does anyone have any tips? Thank you.

[@michaelfrymus]

What size bag did you use? Did you end up using single or double boots?

[@OurMillionAdventures]

It was a 55 liter pack and the boots we rented from REI in Seattle. They are plastic with an inside liner.

[@happycamper8895]

Great video. Thank you.A special bond between brothers. 4th tip, dont camp next to human waste. Come back to Michigan.

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Hahah 4th tip is a great one 🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@dlongstreth2859]

Can you leave your tent at the camps while you summit? Then pick it up on the way back down?

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Yes, that is what most people do

[@nicolashallet8983]

Will you do it solo? I’m from Quebec but have no friends to climb with.

[@myb7922]

Go with a mountaineering company

[@roseltamangbinodlimboo]

Nice video and very interesting content. I really enjoyed watching it. New subscriber here from #RTBL

[@beck1710]

What makes it easier? going later or earlier in the year?

[@OurMillionAdventures]

I don't know that one is easier. Later in the year the trail is more defined but there are more open crevasses and potentially ladders to cross on the upper mountain. Earlier there's more chance of avalanches and having to find the route yourself.

[@Paolo8772]

I don't think that was Mt. Baker @ 7:00; I think it was Mt. Hood. Otherwise: excellent video, thanks for posting!

[@OurMillionAdventures]

You're totally right Hood is way more pointed.

[@Paolo8772]

@@OurMillionAdventures Thanks, man!

[@JohnnyTaxonomy]

What boots did you use?

[@OurMillionAdventures]

They were Scarpa, not sure which line. Maybe Inverno? Rented from REI in Seattle.

[@myb7922]

Any items you wish you took that you didnt?

[@guymorris6596]

Did you have helmets with you ?

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Yes, definitely.

[@OleSmokey]

Shattered hip and pelvis in 2019. I know I can summit

[@fritzkramerkramer7855]

did you summit in september?

[@OurMillionAdventures]

June of 2022

[@dankerns171]

How many disabled ppl have successfully climbed Mt Rainer?

[@waningcrescent4777]

Homie. That wasn’t baker, that was mt hood lol

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Yep, someone else pointed that out to me. You're totally right.

[@waningcrescent4777]

@@OurMillionAdventures also, congratulations on your summit. Pretty frickin cool. You guys are mad lads. First time I went up, I didn’t make it to the summit because I thought that Columbia crest was on my side of the route instead of across the crater 😂 so not tryna be an ass

[@LinusWilson]

Its a 14er. Y’all work for Microsoft. It shows.

[@martinvanburensleftsidebur5329]

This entire video lost credibility when you misidentified Mount Hood. It's not that misidentifying mountains is necessarily egregious, but it's unacceptable when Baker is in the complete opposite direction. People, do not take Rainier climbing advice from someone that can't properly identify the PNW stratos.

[@mendez31971]

Yes, I’d imagine that the success rate would only be only 50% you’re not a climber, let’s forget about the guided or unguided theory, let's talk experience and ability first and foremost

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Experience and ability don't necessarily mean success. I saw plenty of experts turn around on my first year's attempt. The 50% is straight off the park's website. The Guided success percentage is only slightly higher at 60%.