Washington

Published May 2, 2004 12:00AM


The Trip-Finder, January 1998 Washington Climbing Mount Rainier The Route: Climb with rope, ice ax, and crampons to the 14,410-foot summit of the highest glaciated peak in the Lower 48, via either the Muir or Emmons Glacier route. When to go: May to September Difficulty: Strenuous Travel advisory: Except for longtime park concessionaire RMI, all the listed outfitters have temporary permits. Before you plan your trip, check with each company to make sure it has a permit for the 1998 season. High/low points: Being warmed by the first rays of morning sun as you complete Disappointment Cleaver, the most grueling section of the Muir route. Performing a snowy face-plant while practicing self-arrest on the first day. Copyright 1998, Outside magazine

The Trip-Finder, January 1998
Washington Climbing Mount Rainier The Route: Climb with rope, ice ax, and crampons to the 14,410-foot summit of the highest glaciated peak in the Lower 48, via either the Muir or Emmons Glacier route. When to go: May to September Difficulty: Strenuous Travel advisory: Except for longtime park concessionaire RMI, all the listed outfitters have temporary permits. Before you plan your trip, check with each company to make sure it has a permit for the 1998 season. High/low points: Being warmed by the first rays of morning sun as you complete Disappointment Cleaver, the most grueling section of the Muir route. Performing a snowy face-plant while practicing self-arrest on the first day. Copyright 1998, Outside magazine

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