Mount Rainier is the largest volcano in Washington State. Rising up to 14,441, weather is unpredictable and proper preparation as well as route finding is crucial. This tour is one of the most challenging ski mountaineering objectives in the state.

This big mountain line is for extreme skiers with expert skiing ability, and mountaineering skills. This terrain is severe and unforgiving.

Access to the south side of Rainer is not as easy as the Muir Snow Field. Skiers up for the extended trek will be rewarded with solitude.

The Craggy Tatoosh Range creates a natural southern boundary to Mount Rainier National park. Good route finding and avalanche assessment is key. This traverse is a great tour for an initial overnight adventure.

Little Tahoma is the subpeak on the east side of Mount Rainier. Skiers will be treated to amazing views of Mount Rainier. Mountaineering skills are required as this route travels across four glaciers. Peak Baggers should be prepared for a rock scramble to the summit.

For a more remote option on Mount Rainier, head to the East side and experience adventurous terrain.

Lane's Peak is a relatively short tour where skiers have an amazing view of Rainier and the option to drop into one of two iconic coulouirs, The Zipper or The Fly.

The Fryingpan begins with a rappel entrance into a steep, narrow, and deep couloir. The intense entrance combined with spectacular views guarantees a thrilling day.

Fuhrer Finger has one of the longest continuous fall lines in the world - 10,600'. Washington residents are lucky to have this beautiful expedition right in their backyard.

Emmons is the largest glacier on Mount Rainier and the lower 48 sates. The expansive terrain begs for wide carved turns. Despite its popularity due to easy access, Emmons does not feel overcrowded.

Touring to Camp Muir offers beginers the oppportunity to ski above the clouds on Washington's most prominent mountain without the skills needed to ski from the summit. Keep in mind that the weather changes rapidly here and its easy to get turned around if the clouds descend upon you.