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Who Keeps Mount Rainier Safe | Seattle News
Mount Rainier, known as Tahoma to Indigenous peoples, draws nearly 11,000 climbers yearly, mostly guided by RMI, AAI, and IMG—with RMI handling half. Routes like Ingraham Direct, favored for its directness and safety, can be shut down by icefall or crevasses, forcing a switch to Disappointment Cleaver. Route decisions rest with the guides, who also install ladders and markers, aiding even independent climbers. Meanwhile, climbing rangers manage emergencies, human waste, and overcrowding, working on call despite short shifts. A mandatory $82 fee funds their safety gear and training, as rangers…
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