By Laura J. Nelson
Rainier summit at 10:00 a.m. His team reached the summit in what he described as "practically t-shirt weather!" They were crossing the crater to Columbia Crest, the true summit, before they begin their descent back to camp. The team will spend the rest of the day on the mountain ...
The challenge, the preparation, the teamwork, the expansion and growth and preparation it took to do this were infinitely rewarding Matthew H. 09/03/2024 It was such an amazing experience. Very beautiful and we made it to the top of Rainier!
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(David Gaylord / FOX Weather) It can give the appearance of ash coming from the volcano — but don’t worry, it’s just the mountain’s shadow! In late autumn, the sun rises far enough south on the horizon to align right behind Mt. Rainier. As the sun rises behind the ...
Be sure to visit the National Park Service website for Mount Rainier National Park to read and understand the park’s regulations, guidelines, and current road status and weather. Oregon Photo Guide™features the landscape photography of Michael Skourtes, Bend Oregon photographer and avid outdoors...
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Washington has had five active volcanoes: Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Mount Adams, Glacier Peak, and Mount St. Helens. The latter volcano erupted in 1980 and demonstrated the disaster potential of volcanoes, causing an estimated $31 million in insured losses. That eruption killed 57 people and ...
Rainier is a big and challenging mountain. It’s commonly said, “this is an intermediate climb that has been manufactured into a beginner route when led by experienced guides”. Personal fitness, weather, and route conditions are the three most crucial elements that determine success on the cli...
Rainier, colored like it is at sunset with glorious purple and pink with white snow on top. Then I noticed the sky was blue with studded little white clouds and the sky looked fake like a vaulted painted ceiling. Some fog covered the top of the mountain momentarily and when it dissipated...