Navigate Rainier’s paved trails, climb to the peak, or view it from afar; and learn about the Brothers Whittaker, famous mountaineers who conquered Rainier and inspired generations of Northwest outdoorsmen.

In This Feature:

Rainier Photo Slideshow

08/30/2012

The Sherpas of Ashford, Washington

07/20/2012 With Bruce Barcott, Charlotte Austin, and Craig Roman By Allison Williams

On Not Summiting the Mountain: A Climbing Guide’s Perspective

07/20/2012 By Charlotte Austin

Trails to Hike in Mount Rainier National Park

07/19/2012 By Craig Romano

How to Take the Ultimate Mount Rainier Photo

How pros photograph the mountain—angles, locations, time of day, and more.

07/19/2012 With Bruce Barcott, Craig Romano, and Charlotte Austin By Allison Williams

Mount Rainier Will Erupt (But Not How You Think)

07/19/2012 By Allison Williams

Where to Stay in Mount Rainier National Park

07/19/2012 By Allison Williams With Charlotte Austin

In and Around the National Park

07/19/2012 With Bruce Barcott, Craig Romano, and Charlotte Austin By Allison Williams

Mount Rainier’s Red Fox Menace

Wildlife isn't always a good thing at the national park's big visitor areas.

07/19/2012 By Bruce Barcott

Mount Rainier’s Wildlife and Wildflowers

07/19/2012 With Bruce Barcott, Craig Romano, and Charlotte Austin By Allison Williams

Insider’s Guide to Mount Rainier National Park

07/19/2012 With Bruce Barcott, Craig Romano, and Charlotte Austin By Allison Williams

The Brothers Whittaker

Whenever we play in the mountains, we owe a debt to Jim and Lou Whittaker. The Seattle twins conquered Mount Rainier, Mount Everest, and REI, then made mountaineering the Northwest’s signature sport.

07/18/2012 By Allison Williams