Mt. Rainier: September 3rd Teams Unable to Summit due to Avalanche Danger
Posted by: Mike Walter, Pete Van Deventer
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 11,200'
The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guides Mike Walter and Pete Van Deventer turned at Disappointment Cleaver due to fresh snow on the route with high avalanche conditions. The teams have left Camp Muir and are en route to Paradise.
Comments (5)
Sorry for the bad luck. I was at same spot in 2012 and had to turn back due to snow danger. The mountain will be there tomorrow.
Posted by: john newland on
Bummer…Happy Labor Day Wknd…Walter-o
90 F + Hot + Humid + Storms Indiana
As you have plenty - Fwd Snow + Ice
Posted by: Walter Glover on
Sorry you weren’t able to summit but I bet it was a great experience! Have fun the rest of the trip!
Posted by: Char and Jackie on
Sorry that you were turned back but glad you are safe. The mountain has been a bear lately!
Posted by: David Porter on
So sorry to hear that! Better to be safe! Love and safety to all!
Posted by: Donna Baker on