Free Standard Shipping on Orders Over $49 Rental Shop Tour | At Whittaker Mountaineering we take great pride in the quality of clothing and equipment we rent. We choose the gear that we rent based on the recommendations of the RMI and Whittaker Mountaineering Guide Teams in order to provide the best gear for our customers.  We carry only top of the line brands such as Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, Arc'Teryx, Petzl, Black Diamond, Outdoor Research, and La Sportiva. Whether you’re climbing with a guide service or independently, on Rainier, in Alaska or internationally, we can help outfit you with rentals for your climb. The online reservation process is easy and quick. Simply select the items that you need to rent and add them to your cart. If you choose an item that requires a size, you will be promted to enter that information as part of the checkout process. Advance reservations are strongly recommended for all rental items. If you have any questions, please call us at 1-800-238-5756 and our staff will be happy to assist you with your equipment needs.

Renting Equipment with Whittaker Mountaineering Renting your climbing equipment is easy. Add your climbing partners who will be renting Add the items you want to rent for each member of your climbing party Proceed through the checkout process Mt. Rainier Rentals: Your rental items will be waiting for you in Ashford, WA which is located on the way to Mount Rainier. McKinley and International Rentals: We will ship you your rental equipment 2 weeks in advance. Winter Sports Rentals: Your rental items will be waiting for you in Ashford, WA.Mt. Rainier Rental Gear and Rates Rental Gear Available for International Mountain Guides Rainier Climbs All gear is available for rent from IMG's Headquarters in Ashford, WA and will be available on your check-in day. No need to reserve gear in advance of your program. Sizing: We have a variety of sizes available. Please call the IMG office at 360-569-2609 and we'll help you find the proper gear. Double plastic boot sizes start at a men's 5.5 and goes up to a 15.

Please call if you have any questions about sizing. Group Climbing Gear is provided by IMG at no charge (tents, stoves, fuel, ropes, etc.) See video of an IMG Mt. Rainier Gear Check » Helmet*at Muir for IMG climbers on DC climbs$9$12$17*$19$21$23 Harness*at Muir for IMG climbers on DC climbs$9$12$17*$19$21$23backpack galapagos islands Rentals for your 4 Day Summit Climb with RMI will be available to pick up by 11AM on the day of your orientation.30 litre backpack big enough The rates for this program are for a 3 day rental; mcm backpack cheapestwe do not charge you for the day of your orientation.  backpacker seville

Items that are only needed for the summit climb portion of your trip are rates for a 2 day rental - In other words, we only charge you for the days that you'll be using the rentals. Please refer to the Equipment List for your program on the RMI website for the complete list of required personal equipment for your climb. laptop backpack in island bloomsSome items may not be available for rent.lalaloopsy backpack and lunch bag If you select an item that requires a size, you will be prompted to enter general sizing information during the checkout process. Enter your best guess for sizing – you will be able to adjust the sizing once you arrive if need be. Learn more about our rentals program Who are you renting for? (up to four renters) Leveraging the wisdom & experience of our entire staff, Alpine Ascents maintains a uniquely tailored gear list for each expedition, mountaineering school, and summit climb.

Each gear list below has been honed to match the requirements of your chosen mountain objective.Please contact us in advance and reserve the items you’d like to rent. Let us know your sizing for harness, helmet and clothing items. We will confirm your reservation by sending you an invoice for the balance due. Climbing Gear Rental Rates Ice Axe (Grivel, Black Diamond) Snow Shovel (Black Diamond, Voile) Snow Pickets-2 ft (MSR) Snow Pickets-3 ft (MSR) Climbing Boots (La Sportiva, Koflach) Rock Shoes (La Sportiva, Myths) Alpine Harness with “binners” (Petzl) Trekking Poles (Black Diamond) Snow Shoes (MSR, EVO) Insulated Parka w/ Hood Rain Jacket (North Face) Rain Pant-Full Zip (Marmot, North Face) Soft Shell Climbing Jacket (Mountain Hardware) Climbing Pants (Mountain Hardware) Gaiters (OR, Mountain Hardware) Sleeping Bag (10 degree) Tents(3 or 4-Season) North Face, Mountain Hardware, Black Diamond

Stoves-MSR(XGK), w/empty MSR Fuel Bottle Please reserve and make payment for rental items in advance. Rental fee is non‐refundable. Non‐returned or damaged items are billed at replacement cost. We have limited sizing on some items. *Plus Shipping*Each additional day if $4.00 per itemMount Rainier Climb -- SOLD OUT Mount Rainier is undeniable. At almost 14,400 feet, it is the third highest peak in the lower 48 states. July 10, 2017 - July 13, 2017 Prior mountaineering experience highly recommended; Helpful skills would be glacier travel experience and solid cramponing skills. Very good physical fitness; you should be able to hike or climb for 5 to 6 hours with a pack varying from 35 to 40 lbs. and ascend 3,000 to 4,000 feet of vertical gain per day for 2 to 3 consecutive days.At almost 14,400 feet Mount Rainier is the third highest peak in the lower 48 states and arguably the most massive, high alpine peak. We will climb Mount Rainier via the Kautz Route for a more enjoyable experience away from the crowds.

This route is slightly more advanced than the standard Emmons Glacier and Disappointment Cleaver Route. Are you ready for an experience of a lifetime in the Washington Cascades? Suggested Itinerary:Day one: We will meet in Ashford just outside the Park, conduct a gear check and then commute up to the Paradise Parking lot. We will hike up past Panorama Point, across the lower Nisqually Glacier, up the Wilson Gully and on to about 8500 feet on the Wilson Glacier. It should take no longer than 5 hours to get there and leave plenty of time for enjoyment of this spectacular zone. Day two: After a bit more of a leisurely start we will pack up and climb up the Turtle Snowfield and establish another camp at around 10900 feet a few hundred feet below Camp Hazard. This will put us in perfect position for our Summit day the next day. The rest of the day is dedicated to lounging and hydrating. We call this day an active rest day. This extra day at moderate altitude makes a huge difference in acclimatization. 

Day three: Summit day. We have to get up early and get going (at around 3:30 am) so that we can get up and out of the Kautz Chutes. From there the route will take us the upper Kautz Glacier, across the Wapowety Cleaver to the upper Nisqually Glacier on to the Columbia Crest Summit at 14411 feet. If all is well, we should be on the summit in the middle of the morning (average ascent time is about 5 hours) and back in our camp below Camp Hazard by early afternoon at the latest. On average the roundtrip time from Camp Hazard takes about 9 to 10 hours. After a well deserved rest we will pack up and move our camp back down to the Wilson Glacier camp at 8400 feet. Day four:We will pack up and return to Paradise via the Wilson and Lower Nisqually Glaciers. This is a very entertaining and spectacular way back down the mountain. We should be back in the Paradise Parking lot in the late morning. Sign up for a course or a trip and receive a 10% discount on purchases and a 20% discount on gear rental.

Go to Pro Ski and Mountain Service Pro Ski and Mountain Service is our retail specialty store. It has been located in North Bend, WA since 1999. The past trips and courses have had a large influence on what we sell. Many of our Pro Guiding customers come on trips and courses with gear they purchased from our store. Not only do we want our clients to have the right gear for the job; we also receive direct feedback from them while they are using it in the field. Trust us - if the gear does not work - we won't sell it. MOUNT RAINIER EQUIPMENT LIST AND FAQ’SFAQ’S:WHERE WILL WE BE CLIMBING?WE WILL BE CIMBING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MOUNT RAINIER. THE NAMES OF THE GLACIERS ARE NISQUALLY, WILSON, KAUTZ. HOW MUCH PRIOR MOUNTAINEERING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED?SOME BASIC MOUNTAINEERING EXPERIENCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. VERY GOOD FITNESS WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WEEK SUBSTANTIALLY. CAN I USE THIS WEEKS AS PREP WEEKS FOR HARDER CLIMBS IN THE ALPS?YES, THIS WEEK WILL LAY A GOOD FOUNDATION FOR MANY GUIDED OR SELF GUIDED CLIMBS TO COME.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ALPS IN PARTICULAR, THIS WEEK WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT SHAKE DOWN FOR A MONT BLANC ASCENT OR A MONTE ROSA TRAVERSE WEEK.DOES PGS PROVIDE THE FOOD?NO, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN FOOD.  WE ARE GLAD TO HELP WITH FOOD SUGGESTIONS THOUGH AND WE DO PROVIDE THE TENTS, STOVES AND FUEL. HOW BIG OR RATHER HOW SMALL SHOULD MY PACK BE?TRY TO FIT YOUR GEAR INTO A 50 LITER PACK. HOW DO I GET TO MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WA?To reach the Southwest Corner of the park (Nisqually, Longmire and Paradise) from Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima, or Portland:From SeattleSouth on I-5 to SR 512 (exit 127). East on SR 512 to SR 7. South on SR 7 to SR 706 in Elbe. East on SR 706 through Ashford to the Nisqually Entrance.From TacomaEast on SR 512 to SR 7. East on SR 706 through Ashford to the Nisqually Entrance.From YakimaIn Summer: West on US 12 to SR 123. North on SR 123 to the Stevens Canyon Entrance. Follow Stevens Canyon Road west to Paradise and Longmire.In winter: West on US 12 to SR 7 in Morton.

North on SR 7 to Elbe. East on SR 706 through Ashford to the Nisqually Entrance and Longmire/Paradise.From PortlandNorth on I-5 to Hwy 12 (exit 68). East on Hwy 12 to SR 7 in Morton. North on SR 7 to SR 706 in Elbe. East on SR 706 to the Nisqually Entrance.  EQUIPMENT LISTCLOTHING•            BASE  LAYERo            1 Bottom - midweight or lightweighto            Non-Cotton Underwearo            1 or 2 Tops - midweight or lightweighto            Sock Liners - 2 or 3 pairo            Socks - 2 pair•            MID LAYERo            Windshirt, Soft Shell, Fleece Jacket - only one of these is necessaryo            Soft Shell type pants•            OUTERWEARo            Lightweight Waterproof/Breathable Jacketo            Lightweight Waterproof/Breathable Pant o            Warm Hat - should cover earso            Sun Hat - baseball type or visoro            Lightweight Gloves - wind block or fleece/wool typeo            Warm Gloveso            Gaiters - low top or full

size•            INSULATIONo            Down or Synthetic JacketPERSONAL GEARo            Internal Frame Pack - 50 Liter (3100 cu in.) minimumo            Sleeping Bag - down or synthetic, 20 deg. F. minimumo            Sleeping Pad - closed cell foam or self inflatingo            Mountaineering Boots - leather or synthetic, crampon compatibleo            Headlamp - lightweight LED recommended w/ extra batterieso            Water Bottles - 1 or 2 liters, wide moutho            Water Purification - tablets or filtero            Bowl or Cupo            Utensilso            Small Knifeo            Glacier Glasseso            Sunscreen - SPF 25+, waterproofo            Lip Balm - SPF 15+o            Lighter or Matcheso            Personal Toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, waterless hand cleaner, etc.o            Small Personal 1st Aid Kit - blister repair, aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.

TECHNICAL GEARo            Ice Axe - 55-70 cm lengtho            Crampons - 10 or 12 point steel, pre-fit to bootso            Anti-ball plates - for cramponso            Climbing Helmet - UIAA approved onlyo            Climbing Harness - mountaineering style (e.g. B.D. Alpine Bod)o            Locking Biners (2) - (1) large HMS style and (1) regular lockero            Non-locking Biners (3) - any style, we prefer wire gate typeo            Cordelette (1) - 6 mm diameter, 6 meter lengths, untiedo            Sewn Slings (1) - 1 single length (60 cm), 1 double length (120 cm)o            Ice Screws (1) - 13-22 cm lengthOPTIONAL ITEMS *We highly recommend these items, but do not require them to participateo            Adjustable Trekking Pole(s) - nice to have for approach/crevasse navigationo            Camera - we’re always looking for some shots for the PGS website!o            Ear Plugs - essential for sound sleepo            Thermos - vacuum typeo            Note Pad and Pencil - Rite-in-the-Rain brand waterproof notebook workso            Ropeman or Tibloc - used in the

crevasse rescue systemo            Compass - adjustable declination requiredo            Altimeter - Suunto watch works wello            Map Case - large zip-loc will sufficeo            Collapsible Water Canteen -  good for storing snowmelt at campGROUP GEAR PROVIDED BY PGS *Please contact the guiding office if you prefer to bring your own gear in place of any of our group gear.o            Tentso            Stoveso            Fuelo            Cooking Potso            Ropeso            Technical Group Gear (elaborate crevasse rescue kit, ropes, pickets, VHF radio, SAT phone)o            Group 1st Aid Kit Sign up for a course or a trip and receive a 10% discount on purchases and a 20% discount on gear rental.It has been located in North Bend, WA since 1999. The past trips and courses have had a large influence on what we sell. Trust us - if the gear does not work - we won't sell it.