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Last year, Mount Rainier National Park turned to a timed-entry reservation system for visitors who wished to enter the park during peak hours during its busiest months. The pilot program, which ...

Mount Rainier, the most glaciated mountain in the lower 48 states, and highest mountain in Washington state presents a formidable challenge.

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Back-to-back fronts will bring daily precipitation through at least Tuesday, with models showing several more fronts bringing additional rain until mid-April.

From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams. Sunrise is also the highest spot in the park that can be reached by vehicles.

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.

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 ...