For some reason, I didn't see this when I last visited. There's a
lot of history in regards to the White River side of Rainier.
If I had to do it over again, I would have found a permanent place to live in the small community of Greenwater. Thanks for the beta and valuable information!!
Are you familiar with the Mount Ruth option? There is a climber trail that leads up out of the Glacier Basin Campground and over Mount Ruth that dumps out at Camp Curtis. There is a very short section of class three rock right above Curtis. We took this route on the descent as the Inter Glacier was soo icy. It was a great option & very gorgeous providing us with even more scenery.
Hey Rasgoat! Sorry for the delayed response. I'm sure the scenery from Ruth is awesome. It sounds like a great alternative given time and conditions. Peak baggers may enjoy the possibility of another peak. If your inclined to do so, I can include your description as part of the EW page. You might also consider putting it on the Mt. Ruth page (don't know if it exists). Send me a descriptive narrative if you'd like.
I appreciate the input. I'll try to address the continuing problems of sanitation. I had the same "turd" experience. Good point about pee bottles, especially considering how many people pass through Schurman and just let it fly. Thanks. Rob
lcarreau - Jul 27, 2008 4:31 pm - Voted 10/10
Awesome report !!For some reason, I didn't see this when I last visited. There's a
lot of history in regards to the White River side of Rainier.
If I had to do it over again, I would have found a permanent place to live in the small community of Greenwater. Thanks for the beta and valuable information!!
Larry
Rob Ricks - Jul 27, 2008 4:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Awesome report !!Thanks. I'll have to look Greenwater up.
rasgoat - Jun 6, 2010 8:50 am - Voted 10/10
Great pageAre you familiar with the Mount Ruth option? There is a climber trail that leads up out of the Glacier Basin Campground and over Mount Ruth that dumps out at Camp Curtis. There is a very short section of class three rock right above Curtis. We took this route on the descent as the Inter Glacier was soo icy. It was a great option & very gorgeous providing us with even more scenery.
Rob Ricks - Jun 23, 2010 11:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great pageHey Rasgoat! Sorry for the delayed response. I'm sure the scenery from Ruth is awesome. It sounds like a great alternative given time and conditions. Peak baggers may enjoy the possibility of another peak. If your inclined to do so, I can include your description as part of the EW page. You might also consider putting it on the Mt. Ruth page (don't know if it exists). Send me a descriptive narrative if you'd like.
Thanks for the info. Be safe
Rob
Rob Ricks - Jul 11, 2011 2:57 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Blue BagsI appreciate the input. I'll try to address the continuing problems of sanitation. I had the same "turd" experience. Good point about pee bottles, especially considering how many people pass through Schurman and just let it fly. Thanks. Rob