Mount Rainier Climbing

This blog is maintained by the Climbing Rangers for use by recreational non-guided climbers and skiers. Use these reports as a baseline but plan for changing conditions.

Sunday, September 07, 2025

Climber Self-Registration Begins September 11th

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Where did the summer go? With the return of fall, operations and services at Mount Rainier will begin to decrease. Climbing Permits are stil...

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Disappointment Cleaver 9/8/2025

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Welcome to September! As we move further into late summer season, conditions on the mountain have been rapidly transitioning from the snowf...

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Dissapointment Cleaver 8/26/25

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Muir Snowfield Above Pebble Creek, the snowfield has many sections of ice exposed, flowing water, and small crevasses that are widening each...

Friday, August 22, 2025

Muir Snowfield Conditions 8/22/25

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The Approach to Camp Muir is snow free until Pebble Creek. While you are enjoying the wildflowers, and wildlife please stay on the trail to...

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Disappointment Cleaver 8/17/25

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As we transition into the late-summer climbing season, the conditions on the Mountain are becoming more dynamic and the Disappointment Cleav...

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Disappointment Cleaver Route Update 8/12/2025

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Overview As we transition into the late-summer climbing season, the conditions on the Mountain are becoming more dynamic and the Disappoin...

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