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Mountaineering this summer

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El.Guapo
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So my friend and I are looking to do some mountaineering this summer. Our overall goal is to summit mount Rainer. Both of us have a little backpacking experience and some gym-based rock climbing. I was looking for some tips or guidance. I'm a college student so I can't afford a $2000 guided hike/class on Ranier but I also want to do this right and do it safely. If someone could either point me in the direction of a cheaper safety course or if any of you wanna teach us anything that would be great. Also, what would be some good gear to invest in and what are some good training hikes in the pnw? Any advice is helpful.
Apr 16 2015 1:45PM
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Get.Kronk
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I'm not going to be that helpful, as I just started out doing some ski-mountaineering stuff this spring, but I would say if you have a local shop or something go in there and ask around. After about an hour in Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder I knew when to leave, what I needed to bring, I had stories about the line I wanted to ski, and everything there to buy. After just one trip, and keep in mind the mission of this was to ski, I would say an ice axe and crampons are an absolute necessity.
Apr 16 2015 1:52PM
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El.Guapo
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Get.KronkI'm not going to be that helpful, as I just started out doing some ski-mountaineering stuff this spring, but I would say if you have a local shop or something go in there and ask around. After about an hour in Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder I knew when to leave, what I needed to bring, I had stories about the line I wanted to ski, and everything there to buy. After just one trip, and keep in mind the mission of this was to ski, I would say an ice axe and crampons are an absolute necessity.


My local shop recently shut down :(( but we do have an rei (which put them out of business)
Apr 16 2015 2:01PM
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reBlocke
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Reading 'the freedom of the hills' is a good place to start
Apr 16 2015 2:08PM
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