The 'Preparing to Climb Mt. Rainier' Series inlcudes conditioning, gear and equipment, climbing routes and guide services.

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 ...

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 ...

ASHFORD, Wash. - Mount Rainier National Park has revised its wilderness permit fee structure for the first time in 26 years.

The park is changing its fee structure for wilderness permits. Instead of costing $20 per trip, it will now cost $10 per ...

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 ...

Washington's Ice Age glaciers may be dwindling, but these year-round frozen wonders still hold undeniable beauty.

Mountain-dwelling elk migrate to the lowlands to forage for food in mid-winter. Here's what to know before you go.

Amie Wheeler dropped her teenage son off at school and set out to photograph bald eagles in Washington. She then discovered ...

If you don't have time to make the drive to Mount Rainier (which sits about two hours ... Mount Si offers several opportunities to strap on your hiking boots and hit the trails.

Mount Rainier National Park is moving from a trip-based to an individual-based fee structure for wilderness permits.