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 ...

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 ...

The glaciers on iconic Mt. Rainier in Washington State are melting and eroding, which negatively impacts wildlife and climbing on the epic mountain.

The REI store in Redmond Town Center invites new and experienced climbers alike to attend a free class, "The Basics of Climbing Mount Rainier," from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16. The class will be ...

WHITE RIVER RANGER STATION -- A whiteout and high winds on the summit of Mount Rainier continue to foil a helicopter rescue attempt of four climbers stranded by an avalanche. After an unsuccessful ...

A Canadian man died in a fall from Mount Rainier in Washington state earlier this week, a federal parks official said Friday. The climber was identified by the National Park Service Thursday as Chun ...

Lee F. Adams III, who lived in the Ravenna neighborhood, died in a fall while climbing Mt. Rainier. "It was an accident, a blameless accident," his brother, Ellis, told KOMO News. "Things happen and ...