Whether a first-time climber, or a seasoned veteran, preparation for this the Mt. Rainier journey begins now. The actual climbing season begins around late May and runs through September.

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 ...

Climbing Mt. Rainier requires proficiency in mountaineering skills including crevasse rescue, snow and ice climbing techniques, glacier travel, and rope work. Consider joining a mountaineering ...