Rainier, the most glaciated mountain in the lower-48 states, in 2007. They are gearing up for the calendar-year climbing season, and recently found great success in Antarctica on 'Seven Summit ...

If your goals for 2025 include climbing iconic Mt. Rainier in Washington State I’m excited for you. Whether a first-time climber, or a seasoned veteran, preparation for this journey begins now.

Overnight wilderness permits will cost $10 per person per night, Mount Rainier officials announced in a news release. That ...

The news release stated the park issues about 7,000 wilderness and climbing permits each year. As the National Park Service website explains, Mount Rainier National Park is open all year ...

Rising above Seattle like a massive ice cream cone, Mount Rainier is the fifth-highest mountain in the continental United States. About 11,000 people attempt to climb the glaciated peak annually, but ...

PACKWOOD, Wash. — We met Tami Asars, the author of "Day Hiking Mount Rainier" and "Hiking the Wonderland Trail", at Tipsoo Lake in Mount Rainier National Park to get a refresher on etiquette we ...

Jeff and Priti Wright have climbed K7 Central in Pakistan, Fitz Roy in Patagonia, and many other adventures. Yet both work ...

The historic Paradise Inn, which is usually open from mid-May to early October, is also located in this area, as is the Guide House, where climbers can obtain permits and hiking and backcountry ...

Your list of resolutions for 2025 includes climbing iconic Mt. Rainier. Our ‘Preparation Series’ focuses on Conditioning (Part 1), Gear and Equipment (Part 2), Climbing Routes (Part 3 ...