After receiving nearly 8 ft. of snow over the past week at Paradise,
the mountain is looking particularly PHAT!
(View from the Tatoosh)
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Getting into the Season
The seasonal climbing ranger staff is back after a great winter of climbing (check out these photos), ski patrolling (shredding locally), tending bar (stop by), and even studying (learn to forecast here).
With all of the recent spring snow we've been getting (and needing!) visitors have been out skiing almost everyday. Avalanche conditions have been varying a lot lately, so make sure to check out conditions before dropping in. Use the "weather" link to the right to see the most recent info.
We'll be updating all of the routes for 2010 and adding logistical information (where to get your permit, when the ranger stations are open, when roads are scheduled to open, etc.) in the next couple of days. Check out the previous years posts on the "Updated Route Condtions" blog for early season route conditions from 2009.
See you on the mountain soon!
With all of the recent spring snow we've been getting (and needing!) visitors have been out skiing almost everyday. Avalanche conditions have been varying a lot lately, so make sure to check out conditions before dropping in. Use the "weather" link to the right to see the most recent info.
We'll be updating all of the routes for 2010 and adding logistical information (where to get your permit, when the ranger stations are open, when roads are scheduled to open, etc.) in the next couple of days. Check out the previous years posts on the "Updated Route Condtions" blog for early season route conditions from 2009.
See you on the mountain soon!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
News from Nepal
Climbing ranger David Gottlieb, and former ranger, Joe Puryear, are back inside the Himalayas again. On January 31st, it was announced that they were recipients of the 2010 Mugs Stump Award. Check out their blog for updates and pics of their adventure. Be sure to send some positive vibrations their way.
Also, the 2010 Khumbu Climbing School in Phortse, Nepal has been in session this spring. This annual school, held in late-January through early-February, was founded to "increase the safety margin of Nepali climbers and high-altitude workers by encouraging responsible climbing practices in a supportive and community-based program." Check out their website here. The Mount Rainier Climbing Ranger Program has hosted many Nepali climbers in the past seasons, and looks forward to working with them in the future.
With President's Day fast approaching it's time to get out and enjoy the cold, fresh, winter snow before the warmer spring days start. Bring your skis, safety stuff, and partner. See you on the slopes!
Also, the 2010 Khumbu Climbing School in Phortse, Nepal has been in session this spring. This annual school, held in late-January through early-February, was founded to "increase the safety margin of Nepali climbers and high-altitude workers by encouraging responsible climbing practices in a supportive and community-based program." Check out their website here. The Mount Rainier Climbing Ranger Program has hosted many Nepali climbers in the past seasons, and looks forward to working with them in the future.
With President's Day fast approaching it's time to get out and enjoy the cold, fresh, winter snow before the warmer spring days start. Bring your skis, safety stuff, and partner. See you on the slopes!
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