I've reserved a permit to climb and ski Mt. Rainier via Emmons-Winthrop over the June 3rd-4th weekend, staying overnight at Emmons Flats (just above Camp Schurman) on Sat the 3rd and making a summit attempt on Sunday the 4th before returning to the lower mainland on Sunday evening.

Rainier is a serious mountain, and while the Emmons-Winthrop is not a particularly technical route, it is not maintained by guiding services.

https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/upload/Emmons-Winthrop-Routebrief-2017_FINAL.pdf

Schedule:

• Friday, June 2nd: Drive down in the evening and camp at Silver Springs Campground (~4.5h drive from Vancouver, site already reserved). Leaving time will depend on everyone’s availability, I am off work at 1pm.

• Saturday, June 3rd: Pick up permits at White River ranger station. Ascend to Emmons Flats and early bedtime.

• Sunday, June 4th: Alpine start. Attempt on summit and descend back to White River trailhead. Return to Vancouver.

This trip is contingent on a good weather window and acceptable avalanche risk. We'll evaluate weather in the days prior to departure and adjust plans as necessary. In case of a poor forecast this trip may change to a different objective.

The following is required of all participants:

• Previous ski mountaineering experience in an unguided trip

• Expert level skier, capable of competently skiing 40° slopes in any conditions

• Training in glacier travel, crevasse rescue, and avalanche skills

• Appropriate equipment and familiarity with its use

• Experience at higher altitudes, ideally above 3K meters/10K feet elevation

• Valid passport/necessary documents, and ability to enter America

• Valid travel insurance that appropriately covers mountaineering and backcountry skiing

Due to the limitations of the permit, this group is strictly capped in size.