Where is emmons glacier

The "IG" is a small glacier with a few crevasses. Rope up as conditions require. The InterGlacier is known for rockfall when summer heat or rains loosen the rocks from the "Wedge". Head to the top of this glacier, then skirt left around it's flank towards a rocky area where the formerly popular Camp Curtis 9, feet is located. A few small campsites are present.

From here descend onto the massive Emmons Glacier. This view is incredible. Head up across the glacier, avoiding large crevasses towards Camp Schurman. Late season climbers August - September may find difficulty accessing the lower Emmons from Camp Curtis.

If this is the case ascend from Camp Curtis to the top of Steamboat Prow. Downclimb the most feasible gully available. These very loose rock chutes bottom out a short distance north of Camp Schurman. Exercise caution on this downclimb.

There are many spots at Camp Schurman 9, feet. To get above the fray or stage higher up, you may also camp at Emmons Flats 9, feet. If staying at Schurman, try to determine the leeward side of the camp.

More than likely, it is the side closest to Little Tahoma. Otherwise, prepare to get battered by high winds during the night. A windstorm may be occuring on the NW side of the camp while the other side only a few yards away is quiet and calm. Next to the Ranger Hut is an over-used solar toilet. Sanitation is a problem - especially in the late season. At Schurman, climbers have access to black collection barrels for depositing human waste in "blue bags".

At the time of this writing there are no collection barrels at Emmons Flats. You'll have to deposit waste on the return trip. For the uninitiated mountaineer, staying at Camp Schurman can be somewhat humbling.

From Schurman you may see large truck-sized blocks of ice tumble off the Russell Cliffs or hear the rumbling of the Winthrop Glacier Icefalls. If this is your first time camping on a glacier, chances are you will get a quite a show. Standard Route Immediately upon embarking from high camp, longitudinal crevasses formed by the Prow's splitting of the Emmons and the Winthrop Glaciers are the most prevalent hazard.

Traverse up and left to approximately 10, feet and gain access to "The Corridor". This is a smooth, wide tract approximately 30 degrees that ascends towards the summit. This aspect of the climb ends at approximately 11, feet.

Upon exiting the corridor, traverse to the right on degree slopes and skirt the summit cap. A jumble of crevasses may slow progress. The bergschrund may cause problems above 13, feet - especially in the late season where it may force a long traverse across the upper Winthrop Glacier to the Liberty Saddle.

Learn More. Share this Page: Facebook Twitter Email. Approach From White River Campground 4, ft , hike 3. Excellent physical conditioning is mandatory. Check with Mount Rainier National Park land manger link below to be sure you have the required camping and climbing permits. Fees apply.

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For experienced hikers, the trail continues across the rocky plain in front of the glacier and onto the glacier itself. Emmons Glacier has the largest area of any glacier in the contiguous United States, although Carbon Glacier has a greater volume of ice.