At 4,392m, Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest. Situated just 95km southeast of Seattle, it has long beckoned climbers and adventurers. Today, we’ll look ...

Mount Rainier, the 14,410 ft. iconic stratovolcano in Washington State, offers climbers a range of diverse and challenging routes. These routes vary in difficulty, length, and scenery, making Mount ...

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) and Guide ...

An atmospheric river is moving through western Washington and expected to dump 1-3 inches of rain. by Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) - Climbers will have to pay more if they want to scale Mount Rainier ...

Thirty years ago, my friend Jeff and I set off to climb the north face of Mount Rainier (14,411 feet) via Liberty Ridge — a narrow rib of snow and ice more than 5,000 feet tall. Our divergent ...

Glacier loss on Mount Rainier accelerates, altering ecosystems and traditions. Tribal members report shrinking salmon runs and warming rivers Artists and climbers document visible glacier retreat and ...

World class climber Ed Viesturs lives in Seattle and is the only American to have summited all of the world’s 14 largest mountain peaks, including Everest seven times. He’s also made a number of treks ...

Mount Rainier National Park is full of well-known trails, but there are plenty of less crowded paths that offer just as much.

If you’re looking to explore some of Washington’s beautiful natural areas without heading deep into the mountains, the ...

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. — An injured climbing ranger has been airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after falling into a crevasse while skiing from the summit. Rainier spokeswoman Lee ...