How much fuel for Mt. Rainier

that guy named seb wrote:

People actually boil their water in the alpine? 

Earlier on the thread some people said they did and sometimes I see people did it on Rainier... 

Nick Sweeney wrote:

I disagree. Liberty Ridge is best done in either one day or three days. Two days is the worst of both worlds. We tried ptarmigan yesterday but bailed, it was too warm. There was a serious rockfall incident at Thumb Rock a few days ago. One dead, two seriously hurt. It’s a spooky place and I don’t recommend camping there.

I hear you on that. Of course, every climb is best done as a one day climb...But, that aside. My partner and I slept with helmets over our faces at Thumb rock. 

Sounds like the incident you saw is just one indicator of the fact that the PNW has had WAY too warm of a spring and that route is not in for discerning climbers. No offense to anyone. There are only two good camps that you can count on: lower Curtis ridge and Camp Sherman/Muir. 

I guess one could camp at lower Curtis, camp at summit and then out. I am not particularly into camping on the summit, but in certain conditions that would be safer. Probably best to just wait until the climb is in. 

The deceased climber was identified here.  My condolences to his team, partners, friends & family.

that guy named seb wrote:

People actually boil their water in the alpine? 

when they want a warm meal, yes :)

Group of 4 currently pinned down beneath Liberty Cap since Monday.

https://mynorthwest.com/1408896/4-climbers-rainier-rescue-crews/

Weather looks like shit till Saturday,  maybe maybe Thursday PM heli?

I hope they found a cave a or crack to shelter in.
Fucking horrendous weather to not have a tent in.  No more Liberty deaths this season.  Wishing them all warmth/resilience/and patience.

I want to be reading all 4 down safe to their families next.

This current incident is why one brings extra fuel for a route like Liberty Ridge: nps.gov/mora/learn/news/lib…

Allen Sanderson wrote: This current incident is why one brings extra fuel for a route like Liberty Ridge: nps.gov/mora/learn/news/lib…

This is a good example of why you should always carry spare fuel and always climb within your abilities.  I'm happy to share that this team was rescued this morning. Source:

https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/news/liberty-ridge-sar-6-6-2019.htm

Adam Stackhouse wrote: A better question is why bring a stove at all for Rainier?  Two nights stay without coffee is ok...

This isn't big wall climbing. If you don't bring a stove you don't have liquid water to drink. Melting snow is how you survive.