1.) Each individual must pay the Climbing Cost Recovery Fee (good for multiple uses in the calendar year it was purchased).
You can pay before coming to the park. To pay the fee, you must visit the Pay.gov website, submit your payment information, and receive your confirmation email. Save your receipt and bring a copy with you when you register for your climb as proof of payment.
2.) Each party needs to obtain a Climbing Permit (one permit/party). This includes climbers who are attempting single-push climbs as well as ski mountaineering above 10,000 feet elevation.
All of the climbers on a team must have paid the Climbing Fee before obtaining a Climbing Permit.
Currently climbers can self-register at the Paradise Ranger Station (there's a kiosk on the porch inside the grey tunnel) and White River Ranger Station (kiosk to the right of the front door). Please completely fill out the climbing permit, cut it into two pieces, leave the "registration side" of the permit behind at the kiosk, and take the "permit side" with you on your climb. This option is NOT available during the summer/spring climbing season when ranger stations are open starting in late-May.
Reservations for Summer 2021: The "Early Access Lottery" period has already closed. Reservations are only available for the peak season (June-September) and will be available on a first-come first-served basis starting April 27th. There's been many subtle changes to our reservation system over the last three seasons! Please read the park's Wilderness Permit webpage carefully for all the new details.
Please get in touch with us (360) 569-6650 or swing by a ranger station if you have questions. See you on the mountain this summer!
