Tour description
Mount Rainier will take your breath away no matter the season. But, in winter it becomes one giant playground.
There are a huge variety of backcountry skiing and snowboarding opportunities from Paradise. For a very low-key day you can skin up to Glacier Vista and ski back. This is a good option if you're out with a large group that might include some snowshoers as well. Soak up the amazing views on a bluebird day and watch out for the crowds of people enjoying the winter wonderland.
For the more adventurous boot up to Panaroma Point and continue onwards to Camp Muir. Their are a number of descent options from glacier descents down steep chutes to following your uptrack back the way you came.
Check out the routes below for GPS tracks of tour options.
Directions
From Seattle — 107 miles and about 2 hours and 22 mins. Take I-5 south to Exit 127 for WA-512 E in Puyallup. Turn left onto WA-512 E and go .7 miles and then take the Steele St Exit. Turn left onto Steele Street. Steele street curves and turns into a few different roads. Just follow it until you get to 7. Take the exit for 7 and head South. 7 will take you to the Paradise entrance of Mount Rainier National Park. The road doesn't open until at least 9am (check their Twitter for road status updates) and a National Park Pass is required (can be bought at the entrance). You'll also need chains in the car even if you have 4wd.
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