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Washington
Climbing Mount Rainier
| Outfitter |
Departures |
Price |
Accommodations |
Alpine Ascents International
206-378-1927 |
3-5 |
$550 |
camping |
American Alpine Institute
360-671-1505 |
3-5 |
$590 |
camping |
Cascade Alpine Guides
800-981-0381, 425-688-8054 |
3-5 |
$590 |
camping |
Mount Rainier Alpine Guides
360-569-0977 |
3-5 |
$565 |
camping |
Rainier Mountaineering Inc.
253-627-6242 |
Daily |
$485-$560 |
camping |
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The Route: Climb with rope, ice ax, and crampons to the 14,410-foot summit of the highest glaciated peak in the Lower 48, via either the Muir or Emmons Glacier route.
When to go: May to September
Difficulty: Strenuous
Travel advisory: Except for longtime park concessionaire RMI, all the listed outfitters have temporary permits. Before you plan your trip, check with each company to make sure it has a permit for the 1998 season.
High/low points:
- Being warmed by the first rays of morning sun as you complete Disappointment Cleaver, the most grueling section of the Muir route.
- Performing a snowy face-plant while practicing self-arrest on the first day.
Copyright 1998, ϳԹ magazine
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