Back from the John Muir Trail~ The adventure of the year..
What a great trip, be sure to stop by my Eyehike.com Gallery for all the photos! And a review of the first week has been posted by my hiking buddy Switchback Steve here
PARADISE REGAINED: Mount Rainier inn to re-open after challenging renovation
Paradise Inn reopens Friday after a 31-month renovation – much of which won’t be noticeable to visitors JEFFREY P. MAYOR; jeff.mayor@ thenewstribune.com Published: May 11th, 2008 02:00 AM | Updated: May 9th, 2008 04:03 PM The $22.5 million work on the historic inn in Mount Rainier National Park , which closed the facility in October [...]
New Visitor Center at Mt. Rainier Sneak Peek
Being a “Mount Rainier VIP” (did you realize that volunteers are labeled “VIPs” because they are “Volunteers In Parks?”) allowed me to recently take a private tour of the new Jackson Visitor Center and remodeled Paradise Inn. Both are still under construction (which has consumed the Paradise upper lot for the last 2 summers) but [...]
Top 5 Training Myths for Endurance Athletes: The Alternative Truths
I think these tips apply to all of us who are Endurance Hikers / Backpackers too! ( I know this is from the Powerbar website, and I am not trying to plug them on purpose, but hey its good info so I left it intact..) By: Fiona Lockhart, CTS Pro Coach An abundance of information [...]
Is ‘Nalgene’ Hazardous to Your Health?
by Rich Kassel December 2007 Earlier this month, Mountain Equipment Co-op, the “REI of Canada,” pulled its Nalgene bottles from its shelves, citing concern over potential health risks. It seems that those iconic bottles (Neat colors! Cool graphics! Originally used in laboratories!) that are ubiquitous in backpacks, dorm rooms and office refrigerators are made of [...]
Snowshoer missing in Mount Rainier National Park after avalanche
Posted by The Associated Press December 20, 2007 07:54AM Categories: Breaking News, Outdoors MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK — High avalanche danger and poor visibility have hindered search teams looking for a snowshoer missing in Mount Rainier National Park after an avalanche. Park officials say the 22-year-old Lynnwood man disappeared during a day hike on snowshoes. [...]
Mount Rainier, Edith Creek
Mount Rainier, Edith Creek Originally uploaded by LivingWilderness.com Sweet shot I found on Flickr..
Mt. Rainier Infrared
Mt. Rainier Infrared Originally uploaded by Cap’n Surly Kind of like this one, just wanted to share it..
Wonderland Trail and Backcountry Camp Conditions Aug 3rd 2007
Take a look at some flood damage pictures from the NPS. The Trail Crew clearing a large tree from the Wonderland Trail NEWS: August 3, 2007 – The park is now accepting Wonderland Trail reservations. The park experienced severe flooding in November 2006. Travel here for more information. Mount Rainier can receive 700 or more [...]
Mount Rainier’s recovery requires heavy lifting
Published August 01, 2007 By JEFFREY P. MAYOR ASHFORD – A Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane thundered over Mount Rainier National Park, lifting more than 50,000 pounds of steel I-beam bridges to three backcountry locations. The bridges, and the $104,000 bill for the Sikorsky, are part of the park’s $36 million effort to recover from [...]