Rainier Emmons Solo

[@Brandoni65]

Wow you should always climb with others though! Awesome climb I loved Emmons Route! I'm ready toget back to Rainier soon! Love it there, great job!

[@yangliu_6688]

this is so cool! I'm not comfortable with unguided glacier travel yet. The closest I've done was soloing Mt Shasta via avalanche gulch, but it doesn't have any crevasses. I'd definitely need a lot of practice with ropes, snow anchors etc. Hopefully I'll get there soon :)

[@LinusWilson]

No summit photo. What happened?

[@Hike2hike]

The wind was kicking up to around 60mph that day. Everyone could barely stand on the summit between gusts. There is a summit photo on my blog, just couldn't get the video working in that wind

[@arcadegamesify]

What if you fall into a hidden crevasse? You just die?

[@Hike2hike]

Yea, that's the most likely outcome of a fall while solo. That's why the park service has very stringent requirements for getting a permit to go up there alone.

[@alexsakon]

Well done to you! Couple of questions. How’s camp Sherman compared to Muir? Are there any latrines or rangers? Also, why bring a rope when you’re climbing solo, just curios.

[@Hike2hike]

Sorry for the delay in response, I've been quite busy with a new career.... I prefer Sherman because there is less guided groups and more experienced climbers. Gives it a "big mountain base camp" kind of feel. Also the Emmons is a more challenging route. Also yes. There is a solar toilet, but don't rely on it. Sometimes it isn't working.... and yes, there is a Ranger and they will check your permits In regards to the rope... glaciers are unforgiving. A snowbridge might appear solid, but once you step on it who knows. If a soloist falls in a crevasse I would guess the chance of survival is maybe 1% at best. So, if something seems questionable, better to build an anchor and do some extra work to get across. I enjoy soloing big peaks, but I don't have a death wish. What gear to carry comes with experience, time and personal preference. The rope is just how I do it (along with pickets, ice screws etc). Others might disagree, but, that is soloing. Know yourself, know your gear, and know where you draw the line. It is really just a mental game when you are alone 🙂

[@alexsakon]

@@Hike2hike thanks for the response. I’ve done DC twice and Kautz once and am planning Emmons so I was curious. Also I was interested in logistic of roping climbing solo. Good luck in future climbs.

[@Papershields001]

Oh man, this is such a dream of mine. So far the best hill I’ve climbed in my limited solo adventures is Half Dome via Snake Dike. What’s your next adventure? Denali, Mount Blanc, maybe Ama Dablam or something in South America?

[@Hike2hike]

Hopefully Denali. I want to solo the west Rib first, then Cassin Ridge... my ultimate goal in life is K2 solo in winter. I like to shoot for the moon 🙂

[@RBen-dz5kb]

I thought solo climbs were not allowed on Rainier. Our team had 4 members. When did you do this ? Looks like the boot pack was well established all the way. Nice pics.

[@Hike2hike]

They are allowed ONLY if you have special permission from the park's superintendent. Boot pack was okay, several crevasse crossings were very difficult while solo but not shown. I was told by the camp Ranger that the previous day there had been two crevasse falls. Boot pack or not, this kind of climb is never to be taken lightly. I summited July 18th 2021.

[@stevepecht8924]

Allowed but rangers might wanna know experience. When in doubt, don’t try to hop a crav. Go around. It changes daily

[@mendez31971]

Mt Rainier solo , not possible, there is always someone on it Just saying

[@abrahmrollins8875]

You're entitled to your opinion.

[@mendez31971]

Solo, climbing up Mount Rainer is not allowed. I will never understand this, you’re allowed to carry a gun in America, but you’re not allowed to climb Mount Rainer on your own Only in America, strange country

[@abrahmrollins8875]

Yes, it is. You need special permission from the park superintendent. There is an application available online you can find with a quick Google search. Just like a background check on a gun. You need permission via an application.