Climbing Mt Rainier
Posted on Friday, January 5th, 2007 at 12:53 am
Ideas for camping in the Pacific Northwest
Growing up in the Seattle area, we were constantly reminded of the magnificent beauty that surrounded us. A look to the west offered stunning views of the Puget Sound and the snow covered peaks of the Olympic mountain range in the distance. While a glance to the east offered unobstructed views of our beautiful chain of dormant volcanoes including Mt. Ranier, Mt. Baker and of course Mt. St Helens is no longer visible from the greater Seattle area. The skyline is a bit different downtown Seattle these days, but we are still surrounded by all the beauty mother nature has to offer.
This particular part of the country seems to offer every activity imaginable for those of us who truly enjoy the great outdoors. With more boats per capita than anywhere in the world, the Puget Sound area is a mecca for boaters, scuba divers, fishermen and other water sports enthusiasts. A short drive east or west brings you to some of the worlds best hiking and mountain climbing, in the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. If skiing and snow mobiling are some of your hobbies, the foothills of Mt Rainier and Mt Baker offer top venues for both. Just make sure your camping gear includes a good camera to capture all that stunning scenery..
A short 3 hour drive bring you to Eastern Washington. This is the sunbelt of uor great state and is quickly becoming well known for its wide variety of fine wines. With the Yakima River maendering through, this is a fly fishermans paradise, thats famous for its rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. If its lake fishing you like, drive an hour north to the Sun Lakes area where the fish are absolutely HUGE. As this area is the summer playground of our state make sure to bring the jet skis or boat with you. When camping in this area, make sure to secure your tent well, for this area is known for its strong winds. In fact its not uncommon to see a tent flying across Banks Lake during one of these windstorms. About 45 minutes north brings you to Grand Coulee Dam, one of the largest concrete structures in the world. Also surrounded by great camping spots and water sports, this ia a favorite destination for summer travelers. Visit the dam on any given Saturday during the summertime, and get treated to a spectacular lazer show on the face of the dam from the comfort of your vehicle.
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Train To Climb Mt Rainier [VHS] $10.95 This informative video provides a comprehensive six-month training program for the novice-to-intermediate level alpine climber who wants to climb Mt. Rainier and other high-altitude peaks. Included in the video are guidelines for aerobic, anaerobic, and climbing-specific training including flexibility and strength exercises selected for high-altitude mountaineering conditioning requirements. If yo… |
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Climbing Mt. Rainier [VHS] $14.99 … |
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Train to Climb Mt. Rainier This informative video provides a comprehensive six-month training program for the novice-to-intermediate level alpine climber who wants to climb Mt. Rainier and other high-altitude peaks…. |
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The Ledge: An Adventure Story of Friendship and Survival on Mount Rainier $26.00 “My eyes travel up the frozen walls. I figure it is eighty feet up to the sunlight. The walls above me climb up at about eighty degrees, then they go dead vertical, and then, higher up, they overhang. It is as if I am looking out from the belly of a beast, its jagged white teeth interlocking above me.” In June 1992, best friends Jim Davidson and Mike Price stood triumphantly atop Wash… |
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Mount Rainier: A Climbing Guide (A Climbing Guide) 2nd Edition $12.32 Written by Mike Gauthier, lead climbing ranger at MountRainier National Park, this is the most comprehensive climbingguide available for 30 routes on Rainier…. |
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The Challenge of Rainier: A Record of the Explorations and Ascents, Triumphs and Tragedies, on the Northwest’s Greatest Mounta $7.41 Complete climbing history of Mt. Rainier. Loaded with anecdotes, sketches, over 100 photos…. |
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Mummy Sleeping Bag: High Peak Mt. Rainier WATERPROOF ~ ZERO Degree F. 0-Degree F. $139.95 … |
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Mountaineers Books Mt Rainier:a Climbing Guide 2e Mike Gauthier $19.51 Mountaineers Books Mt Rainier:a Climbing Guide 2e Mike Gauthier This Item Is In Category: Books, Maps, And Videos > Regional Guides > Northwest Brand: Mountaineers Books… |
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Train To Climb Mt Rainier $22.95 This informative video provides a comprehensive six-month training program for the novice-to-intermediate level alpine climber who wants to climb Mt. Rainier and other high-altitude peaks. Included in the video are guidelines for aerobic, anaerobic, and climbing-specific training including flexibility and strength exercises selected for high-altitude mountaineering conditioning requirements. If yo… |