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Mount Rainier National Park, WA, Urges Visitors to Be Prepared for Winter Weather

Park staff conducted multiple March search and rescue operations in challenging conditions. Park rangers at Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, are encouraging visitors to review current weather forecasts and guidance for a safe and enjoyable visit. Longer days and rising temperatures can be misleading when planning a trip to higher elevations. For example, the park’s popular Paradise area sits at […]
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 80 | Anna DeMonte – Ski Mountaineer & Mont Blanc Women’s Ski FKT Record Holder

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This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Anna DeMonte is a ski mountaineering athlete who, in June 2024, captured the Women’s Ski Fastest Known Time (FKT) on 15,766′ Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. 9,000′ vertical backcountry days are normal for her, and recently, she has been averaging over 25,000′ of human-powered vertical a week. The […]
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Heavy Snow and Avalanche Danger Force Closure of 2 Mountain Passes in Mount Rainier National Park, WA

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MOUNT RAINIER – State Routes 410 and 123, including Chinook Pass and Cayuse Pass within Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, will remain closed for the season due to heavy snowfall and avalanche danger. The Washington State Department of Transportation temporarily closed both passes on October 31 for the safety of maintenance crews and travelers as road conditions deteriorated and the […]
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The 5 Deadliest Mountains in the U.S.

Compared globally, mountains in the United States are often not considered particularly dangerous. Many of the peaks in the U.S. are considered dangerous because they are heavily trafficked, often by inexperienced climbers. Since these peaks aren’t ‘Himalayan-big,’ they can often be underestimated. Here’s a list of the five most dangerous mountains in the U.S. and what makes them so dangerous. […]
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Mount Rainier National Park, WA, Expands Winter Recreational Access for the 2023/2024 Season

Mount Rainier National Park in Washington announced updates today to the winter 2023-24 recreation access schedule. Beginning November 15, the park will expand winter public vehicle access to the Paradise area to five days per week on a Thursday through Monday schedule. Related: 78-Year-Old Mountaineer Becomes Oldest Woman to Summit Mount Rainier The park has increased and reorganized staff and […]
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