Training for Rainier

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JohnnyDangerous
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Re: Training for Rainier

Post by JohnnyDangerous »

The force generated by the wind is a function of the density of air, coefficient of drag, and wind speed. So wearing a backpack, a mountaineer can change his coefficient of drag significantly just by shifting his body. Ive noticed this many times climbing with a large pack up high. You can change directions, and a 30 mph wind will cause you to sway.
pvnisher
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Re: Training for Rainier

Post by pvnisher »

So it was 100mph gusts, at the summit. Not 100mph, sustained, with people climbing upwards.
Ok, that makes sense.

I still assert that:
1) people generally overestimate windspeed;
2) Walking or climbing in 100mph winds is nigh on impossible and will almost surely result in your becoming airborne;
3) Trees don't get uprooted because of their height. They get uprooted because of strong winds acting on them, causing a rotational moment (due to the height). But it's not height which causes them to fall, they fall because it's really frickin' windy. :)
4) Rainier is the best mountain in CONUS.
steelfrog
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Re: Training for Rainier

Post by steelfrog »

Is climbing Little Tahoma from Frying Pan worthwhile?
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