When the winter blues start creeping in, there’s no better way to lift your spirits than with a trip to Mount Rainier ...

Experienced mountaineers with excellent skiing skills often ski the descent in the spring. This route offers a different ...

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Every June, my husband and I make a pilgrimage to Mount Rainier with our two daughters to admire the massive volcano, hike up the snowfields, and earn some early summer ski turns. Our trips began ...

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

One of the world’s oldest national parks, Mount Rainier became part of the ... High trails may remain snow covered until mid-July. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular in winter.

It was a bluebird day at the White Pass Ski Area when Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson visited on Sunday. Skiers enjoyed the powder as Mount Rainier dominated the horizon against clear skies.

When it comes to staying safe in Mount Rainier during the winter, the best resources are the National Park Service’s ...

The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is July through ... including ranger-led snowshoe walks, snowboarding and skiing. Plus, crowds are much more manageable during these months.

In the summer, this area is ideal for wildflower viewing, and in winter, this is the main area for activities like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ... have views of Mount Rainier and other ...

USGS scientist Carolyn Driedger, right, and Mount Rainier National Park ranger Scott Beason frame the terminus of the Nisqually Glacier during a training session for seasonal rangers at the park ...

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