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From Your Corner of Washington: Mount Rainier & other peaks

From Your Corner of Washington: Mount Rainier & other peaks

Summer temperatures in Western Washington usually are warm and comfortable. When temps around here become too hot for comfort, many people do one of two things: They either find saltwater or head up to the mountains. If you choose the latter, it’s tough to beat a day on majestic Mount Rainier. A day hike to Camp Muir, nestled on Rainier’s south side, can bring a cool, gentle breeze and plenty of quiet and solitude. Remember to use lots of sunscreen…

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From Your Corner of Washington

From Your Corner of Washington

Mount Rainier’s summit, Muir Snowfield – Submitted by Janet. Each year, thousands of mountain climbers and day-hikers travel up the snowfield to Camp Muir, which sits on the mountain’s south side at nearly 10,200 feet above sea level. This isn’t an activity for the unprepared. The hike from Paradise is about nine miles round trip, with an elevation gain of about 4,700 feet. Submit us your photo from your corner of Washington, and add our Facebook application.