Mt. Rainier is one of the most famous climbs in the entire U.S., if not the world. It is a proving ground for mountaineers looking to cut their teeth on a challenging route and get some real experience under their belts, often before going off to take on other major peaks. For those who have … Read more
This video comes our way courtesy of REI and it is an insightful, funny, and fun journey to the summit of Mt. Rainier with a woman named Sarah. Climbing a challenging peak like Rainier seemed like an unlikely goal for her, as she is more at home in an urban environment. But getting outside, and … Read more
Outside magazine has compiled a list of the most dangerous mountains in the United States, taking a look at the history of fatalities on each of the peaks. The tag line for the article says “some might surprise you,” but in reality these are all well known mountains that are notoriously dangerous and those who know … Read more
Back in late June I shared the news that climber Colin O’Brady was about to attempt to set a new speed record for reaching the highest point in each of the 50 states within the U.S. At the time, he was just preparing to set out on his journey, which would begin with a successful … Read more
Standing 14, 411 feet (4392 meters) in height, Mt. Rainier isn’t the tallest peak in the U.S., and yet it still casts a very long shadow over the mountaineering community here. It is perhaps the most iconic mountain in the lower 48, and it remains a proving ground for climbers everywhere. In this video, we … Read more
Two teenage adventurers are planning a couple of ambitious summer expeditions that will allow them to not only pursue their outdoor passions but also raise funds for a great cause. The young men are first planning an epic human-powered excursion, which they’ll then follow-up with a classic mountaineering experience as they seek to give back … Read more
Lou Whittaker is a true legend in mountaineering and the founder of Rainier Mountain Guides. His son Peter is no slouch in the mountains either. They sat down for a fun Father’s Day interview during which they talked about Lou taking Peter to the top of Mt. Rainier at the age of 12 and a … Read more
The New York Times has posted a story and video on speed climbing in the world of mountaineering and takes a look at the approach to climbing, which inherently brings some risks for those who choose to go faster in the mountains. The article mentions or quotes a number of big name climbers, including Steve … Read more
The National Park Service is considering raising the fees for climbing both Denali and Mt. Rainier, two of the most iconic, and popular, peaks in North America. These discussions have caused several climbing advocacy groups to speak out against the proposals, which would institute steep increases in costs for climbers. The proposal would see the … Read more
I’ve been meaning to post on this story for a couple of weeks, and it ended up getting buried in my Inbox, but considering yesterday’s story about the hiker completing the thru-hike of the Adirondacks, I think this one is appropriate as well. Back on July 25th, two hikers, Jeni McNeal and David Adlard, who … Read more