This story appears in the May 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. Washington’s Mount Rainier boasts the largest collection of glaciers on a single peak in the contiguous United States.

but the snow increases during the fall and winter as winter weather sets in. There’s no denying that Mount Rainier’s large stature and diverse landscape make it extremely appealing to visitors ...

Mount Rainier, the 14,410 ft ... The first day climbers venture approximately 5,000 feet up the Muir Snow Field to Camp Muir – the first camp. Some climbers will rest here for several hours ...

These so-called “no notice lahars” are the reason extra sensors are concentrated in drainage areas on the southwest slopes of Mount Rainier. Iezzi said in the Cascades, wind patterns would ...

As of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Corbett, Oregon Trail and Rainier districts have closed schools due to hazardous road conditions. The forecast calls for spotty snow showers through Wednesday morning in ...

Weather is a major factor in planning a visit to Mount Rainier. It can snow as early as September and continue until May. The park requires that all vehicles carry tire chains when traveling in ...

The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is July through ... If you want to see the mountainous landscape blanketed in snow, you'll be treated to a winter wonderland if you visit between ...

Climbing Mt. Rainier requires proficiency in mountaineering skills like crevasse rescue, snow and ice climbing techniques, glacier travel, and rope work. Consider joining a mountaineering course ...