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MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS 978-1-59485-842-0 Mount Rainier: A Climbing Guide
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Product Description
* 41 principal routes and their variations, with aerial photos and route overlays
* Extensive material on Rainier's unique weather, terrain, high altitude and glacier training opportunities, and more
* Features sidebars on mountain history, Rainier personalities, and dramatic rescues
One of author Mike Gauthier's primary duties as Lead Climbing Ranger for Mount Rainier National Park was advising climbing parties about what to expect on the mountain. Name any route on Rainier, and he can describe its rewards and specific challenges (he's summited Rainier more than 170 times during all seasons and under intense conditions). Whether you choose the classic Liberty Ridge route, the drama of Success Cleaver, or the rarely attempted Mowich Face, Gauthier provides all the details you'll need for a successful and enjoyable climb.
This edition presents the information on logistics, regulations, and permits. It includes expanded material on understanding and surmounting Rainier's famed glaciers; tips on selecting a guide service; excellent mountaineering training sites around Rainier for those bound for the world's highest peaks; and bonus routes on adjacent Little Tahoma, Washington's third highest peak.
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Customer Reviews
By Miyamoto02
Date: May 15, 2017
Could've used better maps. The book had a decent explanation of the mountain, but I thought also the author rambled.
Rating: 
[3 of 5 Stars!]
[3 of 5 Stars!]
By Steve T.
Date: July 15, 2016
This book is a little dated but most of the information is still valid. The first half of the book is an overview to climbing, definitely not a “how to” for beginners looking to learn. The main feature of this book, and it does an excellent job, is for route planning. It describes all the routes, their difficulty and every other detail you’d want to know when planning your climb. Add this to your library if you’re walking up Rainier.
Rating: 
[4 of 5 Stars!]
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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