WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT MOUNT RAINIER 🏔

A couple of tips from a resident that lives close to the park? Get up and get to the park EARLY. If you need to, buy your pass a day ahead or for a block of time. We have an annual NP pass. It's the best. The gates are open 24/7. There are kiosks if the station isn't manned. It's the honor system...and your karma. Pack food and drinks for the day. Saves a ton of time and money. If you really want to see the whole mountain, loosely plan a day or two when the weather will be the best and then head up. This is tough with people's schedules but when the mountain is out..... you'll love it. Or do what we do most of the year and enjoy the rain and snow and fog!. Did I mention going early? I'm glad you liked it so much!!

We have lived in the PNW for 70 years and visited Mount Rainier ever so many times. When our kids were teenagers we hiked the 90-100 mile Wonderland Trail all the way around the mountain. I climbed Mt. Rainier 3x and drank a bottle of Rainier beer on the summit. I have also winter camped on frozen Reflection Lake plus built a snow cave.

One thing I would like to add about Mt. Rainer. On U.S. Highway 97 in south central Washington about 7 miles north of the Columbia River is a viewpoint where 4 mountains can be seen at once: Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and of course Mt. Rainer. From this viewpoint, Mt. Rainer stands in all its grandeur a whopping 85 miles away! My wife, daughter, and I were at this viewpoint on April 22, 2024, and we were fortunate that we had a clear, sunny day.

I was stationed at fort Lewis, and loved being able to see Mount rainier in the distance, every morning

One of my favorite parts of living in Seattle is being able to see Mt. Ranier from many places in the area.

I summited Mt. Rainier in 2003. It was a great trip with some amazing views especially from the top. Too many people on the mountain even back then, I can't even imagine how crowded it gets now

Was there a few hours ago. Can’t believe how beautiful that place is. That’s the definition of a Forrest

These are all good tips. However, people should know it's also very seasonal and weather dependent. It looks like you hiked the park. When I went it was May and we hiked up to Camp Muir, which I believe is 10,500-11,000ft. The remaining trip to the summit requires passes and special climbing gear. My recommendations would be if you're doing what I did, to pack light and efficient. A good pair of hiking boots, hiking sticks, backpack with protein bars and water is all you'll really need. But, don't forget sunblock, sunglasses, and gators to go over your boots to keep the snow out. One other thing is a way to get back down. You can hike it but, after the accent you'll more than likely be pretty whipped. So, skis or a little sled will help immeasurably.

June is still Spring/late winter. Best time to see Mount Rainier is late August/early September. That is peak summer.

I’m glad I watched this, I’m going in April and was going to bring my light winter coat but may bring my heavier coat instead.

Hence our statement of “the mountain is out today!” Welcome to the PNW! ❤😄

I love the outdoors especially sight seeing traveling but y'all do such awesome jobs at recording everything to thanks

Another helpful tip to this magical place is, mid July and August are when the mass bloom starts of the wildflowers and it is incredible! If you think what Heaven should look like. This is the place! Defiantly go early or you may not get a parking spot at Paradise.

Thanks for the helpful tips! Looking forward to visiting the park today!

What amazing tips!! Thank you!! I’ll be visiting from CA with my sister for an extended weekend in May so this is a perfect guide ❤

Last year we visited Mt Ranier at Paradise on July 4 and they had 6 feet of snow July 1 so we couldn’t walk the trails- too slippy. Still beautiful though and had my third encounter with Clarks nutcrackers landing n my hands for food. We spent the night at Paradise I think in June 2014 and it was 90 degrees- no air conditioning. It was so hot for sleeping but the wildflowers were everywhere, the mountain was out and we saw tons of deer and marmots. It was magical. On one visit in March we never saw the mountain as it rained the while time and the clouds covered the mountain- we only saw it on the airplane on the way home. I feel lucky to have had the chance to visit this great mountain.

Longtime fans, locals refer to it simply, as THE Mountain. I visited MRNP many times btwn ‘95 till 2018. Lived/worked near Tacoma 20 years, including 5 in Puyallup Valley where we even had glorious view of Rainier (aka: Tahoma”) from our rear bedrm window… in nearby town of Orting you could see it even better, at least WHEN, on a clear day, as the popular saying goes, “The Mtn is OUT, to-day”. After moved away, never imagined could deeply miss 1 place so much. I heard Instead of burial plans some folks make arrangements for their ashes be scattered over the base of Mt. R from aircraft somewhere just outside the Park boundary vicinity. Weird. Currently planning move back to Pierce County next August just so can bike entire park road up from 410 entrance to Paradise. We used to enjoy cycling along the West Rd near Nisqually entrance, take binoculars to spot white Goats hopping around way up on the cliff sides & craggy terrain way above…. Thanks for great video. Peace be with you.

Majestic is a good word to describe the scenery it's one of those views you will never forget

This was such an informative video! Mom and kids going, so we need the tips!

Excellent presentation of the mountain! Thank you for all the info and tips. Hope some day I 'll be able to visit this paradise and climb to the summit. Lots of love from Greece!