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. Of course, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mount Rainier National Park will open the area seven days per week, conditions permitting, including staffing and avalanche ...

Seattle historian Feliks Banel discusses the first successful climb of Mount Rainier 145 years ago, the battle to name it, and the beer it inspired. The Washington state Legislature is about to start ...

A group of recovering addicts is preparing to climb Mount Rainier and recently they got a hand with their training from a Seattle Seahawk. The group is Union Gospel Mission’s ‘Team Mission." Their ...