I've climbed Mt Rainier twice, as well as most of the Cascade volcanoes! Rainier is heavily crevassed! People dissappear all the time! Rainier is the most dangerous peak in the lower 48 states!
Yeah, I have to disagree with the statement that "Rainier is not a dangerous mountain." It most certainly is! When I was in high school in 1976, some boys from my year tried to summit in March. They barely survived, and had serious frostbite. It absolutely can be a killer - it makes its own weather, being isolated from the rest of the Cascade range, and the rapid ascent from near sea level to over 14,000' means that altitude illness is a major issue. And the weather can change from sunny to whiteout at the snap of a finger.
If you want to summit a 14er, just go to Colorado. You won’t have to worry about avalanches, assuming you don’t go during the winter. I hiked Mt Elbert, the highest mountain in Colorado, and it was incredibly fun and not dangerous. No glaciers and no snow during the summer.
I climbed Mt. Rainier via the same route two weeks after this accident. The avalanche debris was clearly visible and you could see where these unfortunate people were pushed into the crevasse and covered where they remain today. Some of these people were given this climb by their wives for Father's Day. Very sad. These ice formations are perched high above just before getting onto Disappointment Cleaver. You want to move very quickly through this area. Unfortunately some people are very slow getting onto the Cleaver. You yell curses at to get them the hell out of the way because their incompetence could very well get you killed.
Seeing their ages, I can't help but think that they should've had so much time left. The oldest was only 42yo, 2 were 35+, 2 exactly 30, as many as 5 were 25+, and 1 was not even 20. R.I.P.
I arrived at RMI on the day before their training day, planning to join this same group. RMI said that no one had been able to climb for weeks, due to the conditions. Evidently they were persuaded to give it a try. So I was especially horrified on Father's Day to discover what had just happened. Years later I took the RMI guide aside and asked if this was the deadly spot--he said yes, but don't mention it to the other novices. It was a grueling experience. Apparently the remains are continuing to descend the Ingraham Glacier.
My God talk about unlucky / Head Guide calls for turnaround + before they have a chance to move half the mountain comes down on top of them. RIP to those lost 🙏
As a novice mountaineer, I have, over the years, only hiked mountains that are not snow packed year round. Mt. Whitney, Wheeler Peak, White Mountain Peak and Boundary Peak are my small achievements.
@tim9s Not small achievements at all. You should be proud to conquer those challenges! Mt Whitney is a thigh burner! Check out Mt Shasta some day. Sign the book at the summit! It's an iconic majestic mountain!
Reacting quickly and appropriately is often the difference between life and death. One second is an eternity; a couple seconds of indecision can become your epitaph.
I've climbed Mt Rainier twice, as well as most of the Cascade volcanoes! Rainier is heavily crevassed! People dissappear all the time! Rainier is the most dangerous peak in the lower 48 states!
That’s for the info man! I’ll be careful when I make it out there!
It's a fun climb, though!
Yeah, I have to disagree with the statement that "Rainier is not a dangerous mountain." It most certainly is! When I was in high school in 1976, some boys from my year tried to summit in March. They barely survived, and had serious frostbite. It absolutely can be a killer - it makes its own weather, being isolated from the rest of the Cascade range, and the rapid ascent from near sea level to over 14,000' means that altitude illness is a major issue. And the weather can change from sunny to whiteout at the snap of a finger.
@@kmacksb Who are you disagreeing with?Nobody said that.
As well. Been up a few times. I found the main route very crevassed. I found the Kautz route more difficult but felt safer
If you want to summit a 14er, just go to Colorado. You won’t have to worry about avalanches, assuming you don’t go during the winter. I hiked Mt Elbert, the highest mountain in Colorado, and it was incredibly fun and not dangerous. No glaciers and no snow during the summer.
We climb for the danger. YOLO
I climbed Mt. Rainier via the same route two weeks after this accident. The avalanche debris was clearly visible and you could see where these unfortunate people were pushed into the crevasse and covered where they remain today. Some of these people were given this climb by their wives for Father's Day. Very sad. These ice formations are perched high above just before getting onto Disappointment Cleaver. You want to move very quickly through this area. Unfortunately some people are very slow getting onto the Cleaver. You yell curses at to get them the hell out of the way because their incompetence could very well get you killed.
Lol I feel like yelling probably isn't the play
I think yelling at those who are forcing others to sit in the path of death is perfectly acceptable
Seeing their ages, I can't help but think that they should've had so much time left. The oldest was only 42yo, 2 were 35+, 2 exactly 30, as many as 5 were 25+, and 1 was not even 20. R.I.P.
And the youngest was the guide! So much life left in him 😢
You make brilliant in depth videos, i’m glad you record your own voiceovers too
I arrived at RMI on the day before their training day, planning to join this same group. RMI said that no one had been able to climb for weeks, due to the conditions. Evidently they were persuaded to give it a try. So I was especially horrified on Father's Day to discover what had just happened. Years later I took the RMI guide aside and asked if this was the deadly spot--he said yes, but don't mention it to the other novices. It was a grueling experience.
Apparently the remains are continuing to descend the Ingraham Glacier.
My God talk about unlucky / Head Guide calls for turnaround + before they have a chance to move half the mountain comes down on top of them. RIP to those lost 🙏
Love the upgrades ❤ One of my favorite channels 🗻 Great story!
man that breathing at the start lol. Had a flashback to 1988 and I had just answered the phone. If you know you know.
I do love your videos thanks again! my prayers 🙏go out to all there loved ones!
Omg! Yaaaayyyyy! Thank you I’m so excited 😂 you made my day seriously 🙏🏽 ❤
The ice is same as a concrete building burying a person. 😳
If humans were meant to traverse mountains, we would have hooves!!!
Explain bears then…
@@sluggle7694there’s no bears in the mountains, ya goose! They live on tropical islands. And in trees.
@@crakkbone there are black bears at Rainier Park in berry patches ;)
@@crakkbone - Your comment was funny, though :) Be safe Capt'n
As a novice mountaineer, I have, over the years, only hiked mountains that are not snow packed year round. Mt. Whitney, Wheeler Peak, White Mountain Peak and Boundary Peak are my small achievements.
@tim9s Not small achievements at all. You should be proud to conquer those challenges! Mt Whitney is a thigh burner! Check out Mt Shasta some day. Sign the book at the summit! It's an iconic majestic mountain!
@@markwaters7760 Thanks
@@markwaters7760Shasta is a monster
Hey bud, much more appropriate intro graphic. Been enjoying your videos for a while, and it fits much better.
Thanks, and keep up the good work.
I'm liking the rebrand. Good video once again!
You have a new intro! I have never heard of this one in the 80's. LOVE your channel!
Thanks for labeling the photos that were authentic.
My cousin Henry was one of the men killed. His poor mom died without ever laying her son to rest.
Excellent content as always
Reacting quickly and appropriately is often the difference between life and death.
One second is an eternity; a couple seconds of indecision can become your epitaph.
Another excellent video. I enjoy your content.
Nice one and fresh intro, i like that
I don’t think there’s any question, crevasses are your biggest concern.
Stop rest? Never heard that one before. Otherwise great video!
Trying to understand the story flow..
at 13:00
Mr Twin says 10:00AM to 5:45AM same day. (Reversal in time)
Can someone please explain this 🙏
On clear days the mountain can be seen from as far away as my apartment in downtown Seattle:)
Mount Raineer is huge. You can see it from Fort Lewis.
They climbed Mt. Ranier!
Miss your intro sound effect though!😅
I’ll just stay in bed, thank you very much.
05:07 when someone drop a guitar
Mountains are not meant for humans to climb
I just found out my family friend was the senior guide. Touching the Void scared me off mountaineering but that sealed it
@@defenestration.nation Epic survival story!
This was. not done right. No summery at the end. its about people and not weather.
I don't know what this fool is talking about; Rainier's crater is covered in ice and snow
Welcome changes.
God gave humans brains for a reason.
And they make people climb mountains.
These are becoming more boring each time lately.
I'm guessing it's because of the lack of footage.
Slideshows suck.
I’m a proud hiker
I live in Wahington and have always wanted to climb Rainier. She's just so beautiful. But very deadly.