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Four Day Summit Climb
Travel Details Travel Consultant RMI has partnered with Erin Rountree to provide our clients with comprehensive travel support. As an independent agent of the Travel Society, she has booked countless miles for adventure traveler's across the globe. We have been working with Erin for the last 8 years, and she is very knowledgeable about the travel needs of our programs. Please call (208) 788-2870 or email at etravel@cox.net. Getting There Rainier BaseCamp is located in Ashford, WA, just six miles from the Southwest Entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. Most climbers will fly into the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and rent a car for the two hour drive to Ashford. There is plenty of parking at Rainier BaseCamp. Click here for driving directions. Ride Share: If you are interested in sharing a ride, please go to our Message Board, then to "Carpool and Ride from Airport" and post your information. Ashford Area Accommodations
Medical Prescriptions As a general guideline for ascents of Mt. Rainier, we do not encourage the use of acetazolamide (commonly known as Diamox). If you feel that acetazolamide may be a good choice for you, please consult your physician. You are also welcome to call our office and speak with an experienced guide concerning altitude, acclimatization, and the use of acetazolamide. Travel Insurance
We strongly encourage everyone to consider purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance offers the best possible protection if you have a sudden, unexpected illness or injury prior to or when traveling. Check with the insurance provider for specific coverage details. If you have not yet purchased travel insurance, you may do so prior to commencement of the program.
For more information please visit one of the websites below, or
contact your local travel agent. Personal Medical Insurance We recommend that you purchase medical insurance for your expedition as most standard insurance does not cover mountaineering. International Health Insurance (IHI) provides coverage for annual travel or a single trip. For additional information including coverage, benefits and premiums or to book online visit International Health Insurance. Weather For updated Mt. Rainier weather forecasts, click here. Please click on the links below to see the Mt. Rainier webcams: Tipping While mountain guiding is a service profession, gratuities are by no means required. If you have a positive experience, and your expectations are exceeded, gratuities are an excellent way to show your appreciation. Amounts are at your discretion and should be based on your level of enjoyment. Facts Mt Rainier became the nation’s fifth National Park in 1899, some twenty-nine years after it was first climbed. Mt. Rainier National Park encompasses 235,625 acres and is 97% wilderness and 3% National Historic Landmark District. Mt. Rainier, at 14,410’, is the most prominent peak in the Cascade Range. It is a dormant volcano that last erupted approximately 150 years ago. Guided mountaineering activity has taken place from the late 1800’s, and The Mountain is still considered a prime training ground for climbing in Alaska, South America and the Himalayas. With more than 20 active glaciers encompassing some 36 square miles of ice, Rainier boasts the largest ice cover of any peak in the lower 48 United States. Its weather can be deceptively gentle or as fierce as encountered on any high mountain anywhere in the world. There is a wealth of information on the Mt. Rainier National Park website. We encourage you to enhance your enjoyment of the climb with some fun facts about the Park and history of climbing there. Resources
General Information on Mt. Rainier National Park (MRNP)
Publications, videos, etc. on the flora, fauna, history,
etc. of MRNP
General Mountaineering: publications, videos, etc.
Gateway Communities & Activities outside Mt.
Rainier National Park Recommended Reading The Challenge of Rainier, by Dee Molenaar Mt. Rainier – A Climbing Guide, by Mike Gauthier Mt. Rainier: The Story Behind the Scenery, by Ray Snow National Geographic Trails Illustrated MRNP topo map
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