Climb for Hope’s Disappointment Cleaver Climb is the classic adventure for anyone interested in or involved in mountaineering.

Focusing on team building and training, the first two days prepare us for our climb with a Mountaineering Day School. We first ascend Mt. Rainier's lower slopes to Camp Muir (10,060'), where we stay for the evening and prepare for the climb ahead. On summit day, an alpine start brings us up the Ingraham Glacier or Disappointment Cleaver route to the mountain's summit. With a short time commitment, this climb is ideal for anyone looking to attempt one of America's great mountaineering challenges.

Fundraising Minimum: $3,500 per participant

Itinerary
June 26
Arrive in Portland, OR and drive to Whittaker’s Bunkhouse

June 27
Hike from Paradise to Camp Muir

June 28
Rest day and prepare for summit attempt

June 29
Leave for summit at 12:30am and hope to summit by 7:30am; Return to Muir

June 30
Hike down from Muir to Paradise. Team celebratory dinner (Locals could possibly drive home; others could catch a red-eye)

July 1
Fly out

note: our itinerary on the mountain is subject to weather and snow conditions.

Hardware – Our Guides provide most of the hardware – ice ax, crampons, harness, ropes, carabiners. The big items are the boots. We can rent those in Portland. Just let us know if you need them. They need to be crampon compatible.
Climbing pack (65–75 liters)
Sleeping bag comfortable to 0°F–30°F (dependent upon season, weather forecast and personal preference)
Sleeping pad
Mountaineering boots (crampon-compatible)
Lighter
LED headlamp and extra batteries (100 lumens or brighter)

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Clothing
Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs (1–2 pairs)
Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
Midweight wool or synthetic socks (2 pairs)
Lightweight long underwear top
Lightweight long underwear bottoms
Midweight long underwear top
Fleece or soft-shell jacket
Midweight puffy jacket with hood
Soft-shell pants
Waterproof/breathable rain jacket
Waterproof/breathable rain pants
Hiking shorts (wicking, quick-dry; optional)
Winter hat (wool or fleece)
Neck gaiter, balaclava, Buff or bandana
Sun-shielding hat or cap
Liner gloves
Midweight waterproof gloves
Heavy-insulated gloves or mittens
Gaiters
Change of clothes to leave in car
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Personal Items
Glacier glasses
Goggles (optional; weather dependent)
Plastic bowl
Drinking mug
Fork and spoon
1-liter water bottles (2 or 1 + hydration reservoir)
Ear plugs (optional)
Toothbrush (travel size)
Toothpaste (travel size)
Sunscreen (2 fl. oz. of SPF 30 or higher)
Lip balm (SPF 30 or higher)
First-aid kit
Large garbage bags for lining pack (2; optional; white recommended)

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Food.
We’ll bring all the gear for cooking. You just need a cup, bowl, spoon above. Quantity varies depending on route and length of trip.
We provide breakfast, coffee, trail food, and dinner. Be sure to also pack personal preferences for hiking/climbing
Snacks (cookies, GORP, jerky, Snickers, dried fruit, etc.)
Energy gels
Energy bars
Electrolyte replacement drink mix

THE GUIDES

Our longtime partners, the experienced and professional guides at Rare Earth Adventures, handle all the nitty-gritty details of our adventure, so that we can focus on the landscape and our own personal experiences. Not only are they also highly trained to keep us safe and respond to emergencies, but they’re pretty good mountain cooks too!

Mt Rainier 2023

Team Members