Inter Glacier and Emmons Conditions - July 17th, 2018

Here are some pictures of current conditions.  The best route up the Emmons Glacier, and the one being used most frequently over the past few days, is still ascending up and climbers' left of the "Corridor" through the "Garbage Disposal" before traversing right at around 13,000 ft to tie-in with the older boot track.  More information on this route is here:

http://mountrainierclimbing.blogspot.com/2018/07/emmons-update-july-15th-warmer-temps.html 

While the "Garbage Disposal" avoids many crevasses, it is steeper and subject to icefall.  Be sure to ask if this overhead risk is worth it for your team and consider how long you will be exposed.  Additionally, there are many crevasses opening up right out of Camp Schurman and near Emmons Flats.  The Corridor is also quite crevassed and there was a report of at least one team member experiencing a roped crevasse fall on Monday morning.  If attempting this route in its current condition be prepared for route finding and crevasse rescue.  It is in late-season condition.

The Inter Glacier is also entering late-season condition and features crevasses along the bootpath which are difficult to see until you are right next to them.  Glissading is not advised and roping up is not a bad idea.

The Emmons-Winthrop from the top of the Prow.  

Crevasses on the Inter Glacier.  The boot pack goes right next to these with more on the other side.  

Looking up from Glacier Basin.