Mount Rainier Winter Snowshoe in Paradise
Olympia, WA
Trip Highlights
- Winter Solitude
- Alpine Wonders
- Frozen Lakes & Rivers
- Winter Wildlife Opportunities
- Cozy Rainier Lodging
- Amazing Natural & Cultural History
Description
Explore the majesty of Mount Rainier National Park in the winter on our 4 or 5-day Winter Snowshoe in Paradise inn-based adventure.
Join us for an exciting trip through the Park on a different snowshoe trek each day and relax in the comfort of a warm lodge each evening. We provide all the meals, lodging, local transportation, and an expert guide so you can relax and enjoy the sights of this winter wonderland.
Our daily excursions around this Cascade volcano highlight the diversity and beauty of Mount Rainier National Park, from frozen mountain lakes and glaciers to waterfalls and turbulent rivers to snow-covered meadows and dense conifer forests. You’ll get to explore the low valleys and climb high to stunning viewpoints of high peaks and impressive glaciers. Your guide will take you on a journey through Rainier’s geologic history, the region’s Native American history, and the resilient wildlife who call this snowy region home. This trip will challenge and delight everyone, from the novice snowshoer to the seasoned winter explorer. Come explore Mount Rainier in a way that few can say they have!
$450-600 Single Supplement
The single supplement on this trip is $450 for the 4-day tour, and $600 for the 5-day tour.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Our difficulty ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, tours with a rating of 1 being least difficult, tours with a rating of 5 being most difficult
- Backpack Weight:
- 10 pounds
- Daily Distances:
- 4-7 miles
- Most Elevation Loss:
- 1800 feet
- Most Elevation Gain:
- 1800 feet
- Quality of Trails:
- Tracked and Untracked
- Additional:
- We will be following existing tracks and breaking our own as well.
Participants should:
- be active and healthy
- exercise several times per week
- be comfortable hiking 6-8 miles per day in hilly or mountainous terrain with occasional breaks
SOLITUDE LEVEL 3
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Mount Rainier winter tour a solitude 3. You can expect several hours of solitude at a time.
Learn More about our Rating SystemThe most common way to reach Olympia is by flying into Seattle and renting a vehicle or shuttling to Olympia (approximately 1 hour). SeaTac (Seattle-Tacoma) Airport is one of the most easily accessed destinations in the country. Many major cities in the United States and internationally offer direct flights into Seattle.
The shuttle to Olympia is provided by Capital Aeroporter and costs $30-$45 per person each way. Go to www.capair.com/olympia or call 800-962-3579 to make reservations.
PRIVATE TRIPS
Traveling in perfect company is a wonderful thing! With our private trip offerings you can book a trip exclusively for your group. Whether it’s with family, friends or colleagues, private trips are a fun and enriching way to explore the outdoors.
Private trip pricing is based on a sliding scale, depending on the number of people in your party. Rates are per person and do not include sales tax and national park fees (where applicable) or guide gratuity. Give us a call at 800-715-HIKE to get the ball rolling!
PRIVATE RATES FOR THIS TRIP
- 2 People: Rate x 2
- 3 People: Rate x 1.5
- 4 People: Rate x 1.15
- 5+ People: Rate x 1
*all rates are per person and single supplements apply
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