July 14-16 Rainier Climb Summits

Another successful summit for our Rainier 3-day climbers on the DC route! The group is safely down and excited for a celebratory meal. Congrats to the team!

Rainier/Cascades BLOG

  • The Cascades Climbing Season comes to a Close

    Greetings Fellow Climbers, After a stretch of hot and dry weather across the Cascades, the past week has continued to bring rapid seasonal changes to the glaciers. A few days of rain and cooler temperatures have offered a temporary reprieve, but climbers should be prepared for late-summer conditions across all routes. Looking ahead, high pressure […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 8/26/2025

    Greetings Fellow Climbers, After a stretch of hot and dry weather across the Cascades, the past week has continued to bring rapid seasonal changes to the glaciers. A few days of rain and cooler temperatures have offered a temporary reprieve, but climbers should be prepared for late-summer conditions across all routes. Looking ahead, high pressure […]

  • Cascades Conditions Report 8/7/2025

    After an extended stretch of hot and dry weather, this week brought a welcome change with significant rainfall across the North Cascades and even a light dusting of snow on Mount Rainier above Camp Muir. The new precipitation has provided a temporary reset for alpine environments and some relief from wildfire concerns throughout the region. […]

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