Mount Rainier Mountaineering for Adults
Embark on a 14,410-foot mountaineering expedition on one of the country’s most celebrated mountains – Mount Rainier.
Mt. Rainier (originally called Tahoma) stands at 14,410 feet, and is the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States. On this expedition, you’ll learn how to use an ice axe, travel on a rope team, climb steep snow, rescue a fallen climber from a crevasse and work toward goals as a team. Long days and significant elevation gain make this one of the most physically demanding courses that Outward Bound offers. Each student must possess excellent fitness, self-care and team ethics. Prior mountaineering experience is not required though experienced climbers are welcome.
NOTE: This course requires that students submit proof of "Up-to-Date" COVID-19 Vaccination status as defined by the CDC. For questions regarding this policy please see this page or call us at 866-467-7651.
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| COURSE # | DATES | DAYS | AGE | COST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWAM-221 | 7.31.22 - 8.6.22 | 7 | 18 and up | $ 3,240 | JOIN WAITLIST |
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Once a course has reached capacity, three waitlist positions become available. To join a course’s waitlist, click “Join Waitlist” to begin the application process. A $500 deposit is required. This $500 deposit includes a $150 non-refundable application fee and a $350 tuition payment. The $350 tuition payment is refundable only if you cancel your waitlist application or if an open position does not become available. If a position does become available, the applicant will be applied to the open position and the Application and Cancellation Policies of the Regional Outward Bound School will be followed, including forfeiture of the $500 deposit if you cancel 90 days or less prior to the course start date.
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Mountaineering
In seven days, students will learn all the technical skills necessary to climb Mt. Rainier. Teams will meet in Seattle, WA and drive together to Mt. Rainier National Park to make camp and prepare for the expedition, melding into a cooperative crew while formulating a climbing plan. Students learn how to pack food and gear for accessibility and balance while climbing, and journey upwards through lush forest and onto the Emmons glacier. Here, in perhaps nature’s most scenic classroom, students will learn the climbing techniques, rescue skills and teamwork that will take them to the top. This course requires active, full participation and commitment from everyone involved. Mountaineering is hard work, and by arriving physically fit and excited for a challenge, students will set themselves up for success on this exciting endeavor.
Service
Service to others and to our environment is a core value of Outward Bound and is integrated into each course. Groups follow Leave No Trace ethics as they engage in acts of service while leading and supporting fellow participants. Students see the impact of their actions firsthand, and may develop a desire to continue service in their home communities.
Outcomes
Outward Bound promotes character development, leadership, and service in the most engaging classroom possible – the wilderness. In real time, students experience the effects of their decisions on themselves and the other members of their group as they work to complete difficult tasks necessary for wilderness travel. Instructors challenge students to try new things and step outside their comfort zones. They also provide feedback that students implement on course and when they return to their communities. Adult courses offer a unique opportunity to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with one’s self and others. Regardless of age or life stage, Outward Bound believes that everyone can benefit from opportunities to experience challenge, adventure, and to work within a supportive environment to gain a greater sense of self.
Course Area
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Located just over 50 miles from downtown Seattle and Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier National Park has the striking contrast of lush meadows and vibrant wildflowers set against the backdrop of deeply crevassed glaciers. Mt. Rainier is the tallest volcano in the Cascade Range, and is an active stratovolcano, home to incredible geology and unique flora and fauna.
These regions are the ancestral lands of the Puyallup, Nisqually, Cowlitz and Coast Salish nations.
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Getting Started
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To secure your spot on a course you must submit an enrollment form and $500 deposit that is applied toward the total cost of the course and includes a $150 non-refundable enrollment processing fee.