The Rainier Diaries

In June 2025 I had the incredible opportunity to summit Mt. Rainier with International Mountain Guides. The experience was equal parts challenging and beautiful and a core memory I’ll cherish forever. In the posts below, I’ve outlined my gear choices and written up a step-by-step account of the climb for anyone considering Tahoma or just curious about the process.

1. Why Rainier?
2. What’s in my pack! Rainier Gear Breakdown (with cost!!)
3. Rainier Diaires – Dispatch 1 – Paradise to Camp Muir
4. Rainier Diairies – Dispatch 2 – Camp to Crater Via Disappointment Cleaver
5. Rainier Diairies – Dispatch 3 – Descent & Debrief – Summit to Paradise

Why Rainier?

What’s in my pack! Rainier Gear Breakdown (with cost!!)

Rainier Diaires – Dispatch 1 – Paradise to Camp Muir

Rainier Diairies – Dispatch 2 – Camp to Crater Via Disappointment Cleaver

Rainier Diairies – Dispatch 3 – Descent & Debrief – Summit to Paradise