"June 21-22, 2024. This was a guided climb by RMI. June 21: Paradise to Camp Muir. Summit attempt started at 11pm. A route was reestablished up to 13,200 feet, after ~3 feet of new snow fell over the previous weekend. The four guides that accompanied the some 12 climbers to this point did not feel comfortable climbing higher. Ice conditions were still firm when we turned around before sunrise." — runningvegan • Jun 22, 2024

"Mt Rainier Trip Report! Times are approximate. Monday 7/31 7am - Wake up early and go to SFO airport to fly to Seattle 6pm - Arrive at Cougar Rock Campground in Mt Rainier National Park 10pm - Finish packing up for approach day Tuesday 8/1 5am - Wake up to finish prep and go to trailhead 8am - Leave trailhead with everything packed (~53 pounds in my pack) 3pm - Arrive at Camp Muir basecamp at 10k feet elevation 4pm - Boil water and pack for summit day. This takes way too long 7pm - Sleep for summit day 10:30pm - Wake up for summit day prep Wednesday 8/2 12:30am - Roped up and ready to go! 2:30am - Reach our first ladder crossing of a crevasse 3:30am - Reach bottom of disappointment cleaver 5:30am - Atop disappointment cleaver the sun has risen and the headlights go away 10:30am - After a helluva slog, reach the crater at the top of Mt Rainier 11am - Summit pics at the peak on the other side of the crater! 12pm - The descent begins 3pm Atop disappointment cleaver again we take a break 5pm - Reach Camp Muir basecamp again. Time to eat & sleep Thursday 8/3 10:30am - Begin descent down Muir Snowfield 3pm - Reach cars in Paradise" — dylanharris • Aug 1, 2023

"Above average amounts of snow this year brought unusual conditions on the mountain for late July, the cleaver was still almost completely snow covered. Generally steep route to summit with 2 adjuncts and several crevasse crossings. Warm temps, fairly windy going up, higher winds on summit but still enjoyed my time up there. Apparently high enough winds came through Camp Muir to claim belongings of several climbers, myself included. Make sure everything is well secured before heading up on your summit bid, no matter the forecast." — jodola • Jul 27, 2022

"Two day ascent of Mt. Rainier via the Dissapointment Cleaver Route. Wind was minimal at ~5mph. clear skies but very warm. temperature at the summit reached 41 degrees with the freezing level above 17,000ft. Camped at Ingraham flats on night one, made a summit attempt the following morning, but was halted by the slushy snow conditions. Made it halfway up DC to ~12,000." — sklarguy • Jul 25, 2022

"2 great days on the mountain, camped at Muir. Beautiful weather and an excellent climbing route with no adjunct crossings needed yet. Other than a windy summit, conditions were pretty much perfect. Walked around the crater rim to enjoy all the clear views." — jodola • Jun 18, 2021

"Great 6 day expedition with RMI! Left Camp Muir at 1:20 am and got pumice scoured coming through Cathedral Gap. The wind was kicking up good! Took the DC route up, no ladders yet this year but some long traverses to end the crevasses. Got to Cascade Crest at 6:30 and true summit at 7:00 after a stop at Register Rock. Great views from the top to Glacier Peak, Mt Baker, Adams, Hood, St. Helens, and Jefferson. Back at Camp Muir just before noon. And of course my tent had come un anchored, so the wind was kiting it which made packing up a bit more lengthy. Tromped all the way down to Paradise for a 9,000 ft one day descent. Great time with great people and a strong team of climbers." — oregon-mt-goat • Aug 1, 2020

"with Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. (RMI) with Sandra Rhude and guides one day snow school, one day hike to Camp Muir, then depart about 11 pm for summit at 0630 am. clear skis but 50 mph winds. great climb!" — rhudedog • Aug 31, 2019

"Guided 3 friends to the summit of Rainier via the DC. The Cleaver is almost snow free - the route crosses Ingraham Flats pretty high, and the route above the Cleaver, while direct, is starting to fall apart. Guessing the path will be re-routed towards the Emmons in typical July fashion. " — BryHong8 • Jul 8, 2019

"Camped at Muir. DC route was circuitous with several ladder crossings, rapidly deteriorating from very high temperatures all summer. Also pretty hazy due to fires in the Olympic Mountains. Clear skies on the summit, 35 mph winds. An epic 2 days I will always look back on with a big smile." — jodola • Aug 9, 2018

"Summit attempt with RMI. Set off for the DC route at midnight from Camp Muir, setting off across the Cowlitz glacier, a relatively flat and straightforward traverse with little to no crevasse danger. It was dark and we followed our guide, along with many other rope teams. We then ascended a rock route up through Cathedral Rocks, a total messy kitty litter like affair - soft sandy gravelly type rock. Not much fun. We crossed the rocks and gained the Ingram Glacier, walking past the IMG camp and other independent tent parties, we sat down for our first of three scheduled breaks. It was dark and cold, and we ate some foods for fuel. After 10-15 minutes, we continued on a path, traversing the Ingram Glacier to gain the base of the Disappointment Cleaver. About 5 minutes in we crossed a ladder spanning a deep crevasse. It was so deep it was black. The ladder had a 6inchh span of plywood on which to walk and a fixed hand line from which to create tension by pulling upwards, hence creating some stability. Best not to look down, expect to ensure your boots and crampon are securely finding purchase and footing. We crossed the glacier and met with the base of the DC, walking throu..." — markhadland • Jul 26, 2018