So, You Want to Climb MOUNT RAINIER?

What an epic adventure! Have you climbed Rainier? What was your experience?

I'm watching this YouTube 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!

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.

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.

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.

Well done video! Very informative! Enjoyed listening to your narration/storytelling! Beautiful scenery all around! Thank you for sharing your Rainer experience with us.👍

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 for the shout out. I really appreciate it! That was a fun outing.

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'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've only done Hotlum/Bolam on Shasta. Such a great climb. You guys are bomb! Dag nabbit. I gotta do Rainier now!!

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!

Nothing like hiking up snow covered volcanoes in the dark!! Sweet

Thank you for sharing your experience. Sorry that you didn't summit, but safety first.

loved this! Thank you

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.

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!

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.

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!!!

Incredible journey up the county's most beautiful mountain, in the lower 48, that is....