Sorry you couldn't summit, but your video was stunning and informative nonetheless. The views must have been amazing. I had the privilege of climbing Mt. Rainier in 2020. It was a life-changing experience. BTW, go Cougs!
The scenery as you are climbing is beautiful. The sunrise alone must have made it worth the hike. Glad y'all turned back and chose safety over summiting. Thanks for documenting and sharing your family's million adventures.
I'm watching this RUclips video because my husband embarked on a hiking trip to Mount Rainier this morning, and I'm eagerly awaiting news from him. As of 7:33 PM, I haven't heard from him yet, which is understandable given the challenging hike. However, watching this video has helped alleviate some of my concerns, as it feels like I'm right there with him on the mountain. Our energetic husky is also missing him dearly, usually waiting for his return around 4:30 PM, but today she's sensing something's amiss. Thanks to this channel for sharing their experience, which has made me feel more connected to my husband and less alone at home. Although it's only been a day, I miss him dearly, and the videos have helped calm my nerves, especially given the dangerous nature of the trip. The camera angles make me feel like I'm right there with him, and I'm grateful for this sense of connection. Thank you again for sharing this experience; it means a lot to me!
Our team of 4 made it to about the same place before having to turn around for the same reason in August of 2021. We were the only team on the mountain, all the guides were not taking people up. I read a few weeks after returning home that the upper mountain had been closed by the park service shortly after we got off the mountain. The heatwave that hovered over the northwest this summer melted much of the snow and ice off of the mountain by August. We will make another attempt in 2022. Praying for a lot of cold and snow this winter in the area.congrats for making it as far as you did. Like I mentioned, the mountain was very treacherous this past summer.
@@davidmartin7163 Route was perfect this year! Had to wait out some high winds for a few days at Ingram Flats but finally Summited. Headed back again August off 23.
I'm glad to see you decided to turn back. As you said safety first. It would suck if something happened and you had to be rescued. I lived in Seattle so I have been to Rainier countless times. I did a lot of hiking but never attemped to ascend to the top. Lots of great hiking trails with spectacular views. Hope you can try again.
I was a Sr. at UW in 1975. Me and my buddy didn’t have anything to do so we tried it in July. Got up to camp Muir no problem. Started for the summit at 1 in the morning. I would not recommend attempting this in July. Also, not as your first climb. We were at about 12 thousand feet when the sun was coming up. The crevasses were crazy and the glacier was snap crackling and popping. Unknowingly, we were climbing with a guy we met at camp Muir. It was local boxer Boone Kirkman. He was known for fighting George Forman. Well he had climbed Rainier like ten times and said it was too dangerous. So we out voted my buddy and turned back. My friend never forgave me my cowardice. He died in a climbing accident several years later. I still mourn his passing. But yes, I don’t regret turning back. Oh the next year we traveled to Nepal and trekked to the Annapurna base camp. So we did have epic times. Miss you Al! You kind of look like my friend. Sigh! Hard to believe he has been gone for 45 years.
Man this was awesome to watch. I've lived in Washington over 4 years now and done little hikes here and there but this year I finally got more dedicated to it. It's a learning curve simply knowing what all it is you need from parking passes like Discovery and others to the permits you need to camp and summit things. And that's on top of the teaching your body how to endure these epic journeys 😄😄. But it is all so worth it. A video like this helps me get a better understanding of what all it takes so I appreciate it. I would love to take mountaineering courses in the future. Right now I'm simply doing all I can without being a mountaineer while we still have sunshine 😄. Great video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! I'm working on a part 2 right now. We tried again this year and successfully summited. Washington is a gorgeous state, wouldn't you agree?
Awesome video. I'm SO greatful when folks post their stories that include making the safe decision and turning back. I hope you get another chance at the summit soon! Y'all looked well equipped and knowledgeable about rope travel and other techniques. For anyone thinking about climbing a mountain like Rainier -- PLEASE get some real training. The equipment will not help you if you don't know what you're doing, and there are lots of great organizations in the PNW that teach mountaineering for reasonable costs. Thanks again!
Thanks for the comment! My brother and I made another attempt just yesterday actually! We successfully summited via the Ingraham Direct route. Conditions were not the best, or the worst. Clear skies, but quite a bit of wind. Lots of snow on the mountain right now! I totally agree with you the Rainier is not a mountain to be taken lightly.
Well done video! Very informative! Enjoyed listening to your narration/storytelling! Beautiful scenery all around! Thank you for sharing your Rainer experience with us.👍
Great Vid buddy! Whatca view! Even at that point! Just a little higher than what we have in the Midwest! 😊 Glad you are safe and yet got that adventure in!!
I remember when volunteering in Tacoma Washington, every morning when I'd go for a walk, I would see the white peak of Mt. Renier in the vast distance. I had an opportunity to climb that mountain while I was there but declined out of respect for it.
I was stationed at Ft Lewis in the Army when ai first summited Mt. Rainier. I have now summited Mt. Rainer 5 more times. One of my top experiences in my life!🗻🏔️
Unreal, incredible views. And they can only be seen by those who can make the climb up. I doubt the views from the summit would beat those seen on the way up at sunrise, anyway.
Correct, the 'climbing permit' allows you to climb above 10K feet and camp. You will specify exactly where you camp on your permit (Camp Muir or Ingraham Flats are the usual camps). I have a detailed writeup of summiting this year over on our reddit if you are interested: www.reddit.com/r/OurMillionAdventures/comments/vrsa1u/mt_rainier_summit_success/
awesome video - we are visiting Olympic, Rainier and Glacier in middle to late July. Not doing any mountaineering but hoping for some higher elevation hikes; what do you think the snow will be like this year?
That's great, those are some amazing places to visit! I'm not sure what the snow will be like. We were up there a week ago and there was still quite a bit on the ground even at relatively low elevations. I suppose it depends on how many warm days we get in the next several weeks.
If I recall right the early access lottery is open for applications in February and winners can reserve permits starting towards the end of March. All other reservations go on sale at the end of April. 1/3 of permits are reserved for first come first serve walkup.
We'll try again I'm sure. I think if we had gone a day later guides would have established a workaround route. Never know what your going to get in the mountains though 😉
It was a bridge of snow and ice. The established trail isn't necessarily exactly the same each year depending on the glaciers movement and snowfall each year. We made another attempt this year and succeeded via a different route. ruclips.net/video/JqeoVHPEvMc/видео.html
There was a lot of late snow on the mountain this past season so most all the crevasses on the route were still covered over. This is actually the reason we turned back. There was a collapsed ice bridge over a crevasse and guides had not yet put ladders up.
Yikes! Looks a bit trecherous. What incredible views, though. I wasn't holding my breath quite as much as I was during your first Smith's Crack video but those crevaces are no joke. Glad you made it down safely!!!
@@OurMillionAdventures You're welcome. Looking forward to watching more of your family's adventures. We initially found you through your Upper Penninsula of Michigan video and then we had to binge-watch the rest of your videos as well. Good stuff!
Fell to certain death and survived at 52 . Told I never walk unassisted again 55 months later I will be ready next summer looking for a local to go along with me. If not I grind on my own.
I highly recommend overtraining for it, this leads to a more pleasurable experience... Hauling ass to camp Muir and getting there before the snowfield starts getting mushy ideal. Otherwise it can turn into an arduous slog. Personally, I like doing my approaches wearing cross trainers with sheet metal screws in the soles. Because filling your boots full of sweat and having them freeze sucks.
Do you have any updates if they have fixed the bridge? I’d love to hike the summit this summer but don’t want to make the trek just to have to turn around right before the summit
People were able to summit the week after we went. I think they probably made a route around the area or put up a ladder. We are actually planning another attempt for this summer already.
Crappy weather is by far the main cause of failure to reach summit. Otherwise if properly trained and equipped, it not that difficult. Mostly a long slog. But YOU MUST BE PREPARED AND TRAINED. Don’t screw around with this mountain. If you and your team don’t know crevasse rescue, don’t go.
We rented boots, crampons, trekking poles, ice axes, and helmets from REI in Seattle. They have a mountaineering package for a little over 50 dollars. The rest of the gear we bought. You can find links in the description of the video. Hope that helps!
The park service recommends 1. Mt St Helen's Monitor Ridge or Worm Flows, 2. Mt Hood, Hogback Glacier, 3. Mt Adams, South Side, 4. Mt Shasta, Avalanche Gulch, and 5. Mt Baker, Eastin Glacier
@@OurMillionAdventures If you give it another try, I'd recommend going in mid-late June up the Camp Schurman>Emmons-Winthrop route - Like the Disappointment Cleaver, it's a non-technical "walk-up" route, but it has no rockfall hazard, no choke-points like the DC, and no established Everest-style boot path with its' inevitable traffic jams - You can "choose your own adventure" by selecting your own line up the upper mountain's slopes like God intended! Most locals leave Muir's DC route to the guided tourists :-)
There are different routes that are trailblazed by guided groups each year, but nobody had been up that route in over 2 weeks when we went and it was snowed over.
What an epic adventure! Have you climbed Rainier? What was your experience?
Your Chanel is amazing 🤩 I’m going to subscribe
Btw I saw the volcano smokeing
Sorry you couldn't summit, but your video was stunning and informative nonetheless. The views must have been amazing. I had the privilege of climbing Mt. Rainier in 2020. It was a life-changing experience.
BTW, go Cougs!
No regrets! We'll get to the top on the next trip. That's fantastic you were able to summit! Thanks for your comment 😁
3 summits, in four attempts, all self-guided. Favorite route by far was the Emmons-Winthrop - Picture postcards, every which way you look!
The scenery as you are climbing is beautiful. The sunrise alone must have made it worth the hike. Glad y'all turned back and chose safety over summiting. Thanks for documenting and sharing your family's million adventures.
I'm watching this RUclips video because my husband embarked on a hiking trip to Mount Rainier this morning, and I'm eagerly awaiting news from him. As of 7:33 PM, I haven't heard from him yet, which is understandable given the challenging hike. However, watching this video has helped alleviate some of my concerns, as it feels like I'm right there with him on the mountain.
Our energetic husky is also missing him dearly, usually waiting for his return around 4:30 PM, but today she's sensing something's amiss. Thanks to this channel for sharing their experience, which has made me feel more connected to my husband and less alone at home. Although it's only been a day, I miss him dearly, and the videos have helped calm my nerves, especially given the dangerous nature of the trip. The camera angles make me feel like I'm right there with him, and I'm grateful for this sense of connection. Thank you again for sharing this experience; it means a lot to me!
How did it go?
Is he ok?
Has your husband returned?
Thanks for the shout out. I really appreciate it! That was a fun outing.
Our team of 4 made it to about the same place before having to turn around for the same reason in August of 2021. We were the only team on the mountain, all the guides were not taking people up. I read a few weeks after returning home that the upper mountain had been closed by the park service shortly after we got off the mountain. The heatwave that hovered over the northwest this summer melted much of the snow and ice off of the mountain by August. We will make another attempt in 2022. Praying for a lot of cold and snow this winter in the area.congrats for making it as far as you did. Like I mentioned, the mountain was very treacherous this past summer.
Perhaps We'll see you up there next year. We will also be making another attempt. Hoping for better conditions next time.
Did you make another attempt this year (2022)? I was thinking of going with a guided trip in 2023. Has that bridge been fixed/repaired/replaced?
@@davidmartin7163
Route was perfect this year! Had to wait out some high winds for a few days at Ingram Flats but finally Summited. Headed back again August off 23.
We summitted this year in June: ruclips.net/video/JqeoVHPEvMc/видео.html
@@OurMillionAdventures
Awesome Job! ❤️🥾⛰
I'm glad to see you decided to turn back. As you said safety first. It would suck if something happened and you had to be rescued. I lived in Seattle so I have been to Rainier countless times. I did a lot of hiking but never attemped to ascend to the top. Lots of great hiking trails with spectacular views. Hope you can try again.
I was a Sr. at UW in 1975. Me and my buddy didn’t have anything to do so we tried it in July. Got up to camp Muir no problem. Started for the summit at 1 in the morning. I would not recommend attempting this in July. Also, not as your first climb. We were at about 12 thousand feet when the sun was coming up. The crevasses were crazy and the glacier was snap crackling and popping. Unknowingly, we were climbing with a guy we met at camp Muir. It was local boxer Boone Kirkman. He was known for fighting George Forman. Well he had climbed Rainier like ten times and said it was too dangerous. So we out voted my buddy and turned back. My friend never forgave me my cowardice. He died in a climbing accident several years later. I still mourn his passing. But yes, I don’t regret turning back. Oh the next year we traveled to Nepal and trekked to the Annapurna base camp. So we did have epic times. Miss you Al! You kind of look like my friend. Sigh! Hard to believe he has been gone for 45 years.
I feel you guys bro, we did the same thing a few days ago. Safety first not matter what. But the view is unbelievable up there.
Thanks guys, as someone who was inspired by a recent hike to Mt. Rainier to learn more about summiting it; this was very useful.
Man this was awesome to watch. I've lived in Washington over 4 years now and done little hikes here and there but this year I finally got more dedicated to it. It's a learning curve simply knowing what all it is you need from parking passes like Discovery and others to the permits you need to camp and summit things. And that's on top of the teaching your body how to endure these epic journeys 😄😄. But it is all so worth it. A video like this helps me get a better understanding of what all it takes so I appreciate it. I would love to take mountaineering courses in the future. Right now I'm simply doing all I can without being a mountaineer while we still have sunshine 😄. Great video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! I'm working on a part 2 right now. We tried again this year and successfully summited. Washington is a gorgeous state, wouldn't you agree?
Awesome video. I'm SO greatful when folks post their stories that include making the safe decision and turning back. I hope you get another chance at the summit soon!
Y'all looked well equipped and knowledgeable about rope travel and other techniques. For anyone thinking about climbing a mountain like Rainier -- PLEASE get some real training. The equipment will not help you if you don't know what you're doing, and there are lots of great organizations in the PNW that teach mountaineering for reasonable costs.
Thanks again!
Thanks for the comment! My brother and I made another attempt just yesterday actually! We successfully summited via the Ingraham Direct route. Conditions were not the best, or the worst. Clear skies, but quite a bit of wind. Lots of snow on the mountain right now! I totally agree with you the Rainier is not a mountain to be taken lightly.
Well done video! Very informative! Enjoyed listening to your narration/storytelling! Beautiful scenery all around! Thank you for sharing your Rainer experience with us.👍
Thanks for watching, and for your kind comments!
Nothing like hiking up snow covered volcanoes in the dark!! Sweet
Great Vid buddy! Whatca view! Even at that point! Just a little higher than what we have in the Midwest! 😊 Glad you are safe and yet got that adventure in!!
Thanks! Always appreciate your comments! 😁
We flew into Seattle on the 15th and visited the park on the 20th! It’s amazing! I’m wanting to get into mountaineering
I remember when volunteering in Tacoma Washington, every morning when I'd go for a walk, I would see the white peak of Mt. Renier in the vast distance. I had an opportunity to climb that mountain while I was there but declined out of respect for it.
I think you'll regret that decision in old age.
Thanks!
Thanks for watching and your support!
I was stationed at Ft Lewis in the Army when ai first summited Mt. Rainier. I have now summited Mt. Rainer 5 more times. One of my top experiences in my life!🗻🏔️
Time stamp 10:18 ...would that be Mt. Baker behind you on the left. I lived in Esquimalt B.C. and it was visible from my house.
I am sure it was a very difficult decision to turn around, but BRAVO for making the safe choice! There are always other days, but NOT other YOUS!
Nice video...i summited via the clever in 2000 and then summited via the Emmons in 2002
Excellent! Great to meet a fellow climber! I just barely got back today from a first successful summit. We ended up doing the Ingraham direct route.
@@OurMillionAdventures congrats on your success.
Incredible journey up the county's most beautiful mountain, in the lower 48, that is....
I've only done Hotlum/Bolam on Shasta. Such a great climb. You guys are bomb! Dag nabbit. I gotta do Rainier now!!
Outstanding video!! What month did you make this climb?
Thanks! It was mid June this year.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Sorry that you didn't summit, but safety first.
Unreal, incredible views. And they can only be seen by those who can make the climb up. I doubt the views from the summit would beat those seen on the way up at sunrise, anyway.
Yeah those sunrise views were epic!
loved this! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed the video , great info, you don’t happen to be making another attempt summer 2024? Looking for a hiking partner who’s done it before.👊
I've a scheduled climb for end of May this year. Crossing my fingers on weather.
Crazy........ but Impressive !
Great video! If I understood your narration correctly, a climbing permit doubles as a wilderness camp permit?
Correct, the 'climbing permit' allows you to climb above 10K feet and camp. You will specify exactly where you camp on your permit (Camp Muir or Ingraham Flats are the usual camps). I have a detailed writeup of summiting this year over on our reddit if you are interested: www.reddit.com/r/OurMillionAdventures/comments/vrsa1u/mt_rainier_summit_success/
Visited Rainer a month ago, would love to climb its summit someday.
Awesome! You should, it's a worthy goal 😁
awesome video - we are visiting Olympic, Rainier and Glacier in middle to late July. Not doing any mountaineering but hoping for some higher elevation hikes; what do you think the snow will be like this year?
That's great, those are some amazing places to visit! I'm not sure what the snow will be like. We were up there a week ago and there was still quite a bit on the ground even at relatively low elevations. I suppose it depends on how many warm days we get in the next several weeks.
great vid bud. really appreciate all the info. how soon before the trip did you apply to reserve the permit?
If I recall right the early access lottery is open for applications in February and winners can reserve permits starting towards the end of March. All other reservations go on sale at the end of April. 1/3 of permits are reserved for first come first serve walkup.
Unfortunate you couldn't make it to the very top, but still looked like a fantastic journey!
We'll try again I'm sure. I think if we had gone a day later guides would have established a workaround route. Never know what your going to get in the mountains though 😉
I was thinking of going with a guided trip in 2023. Has that bridge been fixed/repaired/replaced?
It was a bridge of snow and ice. The established trail isn't necessarily exactly the same each year depending on the glaciers movement and snowfall each year. We made another attempt this year and succeeded via a different route. ruclips.net/video/JqeoVHPEvMc/видео.html
for the permits how does it work for a guided service?
Did you have to actually cross any crevasses (like on one of those ladders) or did this route not have any?
There was a lot of late snow on the mountain this past season so most all the crevasses on the route were still covered over. This is actually the reason we turned back. There was a collapsed ice bridge over a crevasse and guides had not yet put ladders up.
Looks miserable and like torture! I good just hiking a nice hiking trail around the mountains including Mt Baker!
Wow...how I wish I see it for real ❤️❤️❤️
Yikes! Looks a bit trecherous. What incredible views, though. I wasn't holding my breath quite as much as I was during your first Smith's Crack video but those crevaces are no joke. Glad you made it down safely!!!
Thanks! Definitely a bit treacherous but so beautiful! Thanks for the comment!
@@OurMillionAdventures You're welcome. Looking forward to watching more of your family's adventures. We initially found you through your Upper Penninsula of Michigan video and then we had to binge-watch the rest of your videos as well. Good stuff!
If I was to go alone in April you think it be possible to make it far up ?
Fell to certain death and survived at 52 . Told I never walk unassisted again 55 months later I will be ready next summer looking for a local to go along with me. If not I grind on my own.
That is amazing. My hats off to you friend. So glad you are a survivor! Sounds like you have an indomitable spirit
Nice video thank you
Are you good to cross a crevasse like that?
Bring some energy
It looked like a pretty nice day.
It was!
CRAZY that you can see the curve of the earth as you're going up!! What a cool adventure!
Jen you would love it.
you see a curve because it’s a wide angle lense silly, even people in planes cannot sense the curvature of the earth
I have never summited something of this height, but I hear this is a possible fourteener. I want to climb this one day
14,411!
I highly recommend overtraining for it, this leads to a more pleasurable experience... Hauling ass to camp Muir and getting there before the snowfield starts getting mushy ideal. Otherwise it can turn into an arduous slog. Personally, I like doing my approaches wearing cross trainers with sheet metal screws in the soles. Because filling your boots full of sweat and having them freeze sucks.
How hard is this compared to Mount Fuji?
Depends on if you are climbing during off-season. Rainier is about 2000ft higher and has permanent glaciers.
Do you have any updates if they have fixed the bridge? I’d love to hike the summit this summer but don’t want to make the trek just to have to turn around right before the summit
People were able to summit the week after we went. I think they probably made a route around the area or put up a ladder. We are actually planning another attempt for this summer already.
You can't fix the bridge. It's ice
Wow amazing!
Amazing video! Any way I could get it without music?
For what?
Crappy weather is by far the main cause of failure to reach summit. Otherwise if properly trained and equipped, it not that difficult. Mostly a long slog.
But YOU MUST BE PREPARED AND TRAINED. Don’t screw around with this mountain. If you and your team don’t know crevasse rescue, don’t go.
What gear did you rent? And do you mind telling how much it ended up costing?
We rented boots, crampons, trekking poles, ice axes, and helmets from REI in Seattle. They have a mountaineering package for a little over 50 dollars. The rest of the gear we bought. You can find links in the description of the video. Hope that helps!
What mountain can you train for mt Rainier something less intense
The park service recommends 1. Mt St Helen's Monitor Ridge or Worm Flows, 2. Mt Hood, Hogback Glacier, 3. Mt Adams, South Side, 4. Mt Shasta, Avalanche Gulch, and 5. Mt Baker, Eastin Glacier
@@jasonrosman2932 thanks that’s the one I chose
Bryan prolly would've been able to go too if you'd spent a full day at Muir to acclimate.
Totally agree. I wish we had made it a 3 day trip. Truth be told I could have used a rest day too!
@@OurMillionAdventures If you give it another try, I'd recommend going in mid-late June up the Camp Schurman>Emmons-Winthrop route - Like the Disappointment Cleaver, it's a non-technical "walk-up" route, but it has no rockfall hazard, no choke-points like the DC, and no established Everest-style boot path with its' inevitable traffic jams - You can "choose your own adventure" by selecting your own line up the upper mountain's slopes like God intended! Most locals leave Muir's DC route to the guided tourists :-)
That sounds exactly like what we want. We've already been talking about another attempt next year. I appreciate the info!
This is fascinating. I just don't understand the risk and putting rescue crew lives in danger for...nothing.
What size pack did you take up there?
Mine was a 70 liter but not packed all the way. Its all I had. You could certainly get away with smaller. My brothers was 50 L.
@@OurMillionAdventures good to know. I have a 75 and was not sure if it would be enough. Thanks for the reply!
just think if you where on the otherside of the ice bridge...
The guy with the camera must be walking backwards, so how hard must this climb be!
So there is no trail?
There are different routes that are trailblazed by guided groups each year, but nobody had been up that route in over 2 weeks when we went and it was snowed over.
Wand the route. Use a compass and map. Ditch the GPS.
It’s a stratovolcano
Crazy you need a damn permit to climb a mt
In Washington State you need a permit to pee. It’s permit hell here.
@@Thekennel177 o I know I live 30 minutes south of Olympia it’s so dumb here
Why do I have to pay for a rescue in advance? Can’t they just leave my body up there?
Beats me. But they won't give you a permit unless you do. FYI they also check permits at camp Muir often. A ranger walks around and talks with people.
Not me I'll just watch you here
I SWEAR I WAS IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE ON 1:14
No way! When were you there?
The video was difficult to watch because of your background music. Had to keep turning the volume down. Good way to wreck a good video