May 19, 2021

Episode 40: Attempting Mount Rainier

51 minutes

On this episode: Lots and lots of wind, lots and lots of snow, lots and lots of ladies enjoying nature, and… pee bottles. Jason and Jeff share their recent experience climbing Mount Rainier, and Saveria shares the buzz she’s still on from the AdventurUs Women retreat in Bend.

Show Notes

00:50 – Jason and Jeff attempt to climb Mount Rainier — How did it go?

09:50 – Late season vs early season attempts

16:45 – Why Jason hates going down the mountain

21:30 – Favorite part of the climb

26:30 – The joys of the pee bottle

32:50 – “I’ve never seen winds like this at Camp Muir”

34:40 – The “summit-summit”

35:45 – Recap of the AdventurUs Women retreat in Bend, Oregon

45:23 – Summer adventures and what’s up next

Mentioned in this Show

International Mountain Guides

Jeff’s pee bottle and Saveria’s recommendation for the women

LOGE Bend

Wanderlust Tours

Grit Clinics

Use code ALMOSTTHERE100 for $100 off registration for the AdventurUs Women retreats:

AdventurUs Women Boulder – June 24-27, 2021

AdventurUs Women Georgia – September 23-26, 2021

The Big Lonely

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Our Co-hosts

Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com

Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

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