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Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range. We look into its climbing history, spotlighting the pioneers who first approached its icy heights.
A researcher with GPS equipment found Mount Rainier is now about 10 feet shorter than previously measured.
Launching his “States of Elevation” trek from Longs Peak, Spain’s Kilian Jornet will traverse ridge lines from Colorado to ...
Each summer, travelers flood Mount Rainier National Park to see its famous wildflowers. This year, the park is trying something different.
There’s no walking to the 14,410-foot top of Mount Rainier. “The mountain itself is a true technical climb meaning overnights and climbing, not hiking,” Wildly said.
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. — An injured climbing ranger has been airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after falling into a crevasse while skiing from the summit.
JuxtaposeJS EmbedWhat will happen to family outings, climbing and hikes on Mount Rainier? Already, certain features of the mountain have disappeared, such as the once well-known Paradise ice caves ...