Please read the 07/09/25 Update; many of the important points still apply.
Overview:
Be prepared to assess and navigate unmanaged terrain that involves several consequential crevasse-crossings, exposed traverses on the upper mountain, and constantly changing snow and weather conditions.
Accessing the Emmons Glacier from Camp Curtis requires patience and communication with other teams through this bottleneck. Be on the lookout for rockfall and consider belaying the steeper sections, although there are no reliable rock anchors in this area.
Accessing Camp Schurman from Camp Curtis involves traveling on the Emmons Glacier and the route leads directly over several crevasses.
As of 7/12/25, the crevasse crossings around 12,400’ require attention, especially on the descent as temperatures warm. Be prepared to belay and run protection, including pickets. The bergschrund snow bridge at 13,500 had several places to cross.
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| A rope-team descending from Camp Schurman. |
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| The route descending toward "The Catwalk" and the top of "The Corridor." |
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| Warming snow conditions during a mid-morning descent. |
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| The Inter Glacier, 7/13/25 |
Don't forget to pay the Climbing Cost Recovery Fee and check-in/out at our wilderness information centers at Paradise or White River entrance to receive your climbing permit.
Enjoy the summer sunshine and please Leave No Trace on the mountain!
As a reminder:
The Camp Muir Public Shelter Closes on July 7th for Construction
The Public Shelter at Camp Muir will close for maintenance and improvements from July 7-September 30, 2025. The shelter will still be available for emergency use only for safety purposes. All climbers and overnight users will need to bring tents and plan to camp.
The emergency radio that has been inside the public shelter will temporarily be moved to the restroom nearest the helipad. This base station radio is to be used for emergencies only to contact the park's dispatch.