Mt. Rainier with International Mountain Guides®
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Rainier FAQ
Why Climb Rainier with IMG
Mt. Rainier with IMG
For greater personal attention from your guides, a more measured pace, and higher chance of success IMG summit climbs on Mt. Rainier are guided at the lowest climber-to-guide ratios (for more information on ratios, please see the Rainier FAQ).
Training starts the very first day and continues throughout each program. We choose to teach many skills up on the mountain rather than at the base prior to the climb. We feel this provides more realistic training conditions so you start out better prepared on summit day.
At IMG we feel it is worth the extra expense to provide two nights on the mountain for our shortest summit climb option. Better acclimatization, realistic training environment, and an easier summit day really pay off!
We provide breakfasts and dinners on all of our programs at no extra cost. The guides work together to help prepare you tasty, nutritious meals during the climb, and we eat together as a team in a social and positive learning environment.
Throughout the climb, every accommodation is made to include you in the IMG family and make you feel welcome.
Mt. Rainier is the best training grounds in the lower 48 states for glacier climbing and expedition skills. IMG is a world class guide service. Our guide staff has the expertise to take you up Mt. Rainier and then on to the world's great mountains.
This service is operated by International Mountain Guides, LLC, a Concessioner under contract with the U.S. Government and administered by the National Park Service. The Concessioner is responsible for conducting these operations in a satisfactory manner. Prices are approved by the National Park Service. Please address comments to: Superintendent, Mount Rainier National Park,
55210 238th Avenue East, Ashford, Washington 98304
These services are operated in an area under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of the Interior. No discrimination by segregation or other means in the furnishing of services or privileges on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, sex, age, disabling condition or national origin is permitted in the use of this facility. Violations of this prohibition are punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both.
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Mt. Rainier News, Weather and Resources
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New and Featured
IMG's Mt. Rainier Schedule: Sign up early to get the dates you want »
Ongoing IMG Rainier News: The latest on Mt. Rainier in the IMG Blog »
Mt. Rainier Women's Climb: Our 3½ day Muir/DC Rainier summit climb led by female IMG guides, and you will be climbing with other strong women »
Mt. Rainier National Park News Release: IMG's Mt. Rainier Permit Renewed »
Weekend Traffic: The News Tribune reports on heavy traffic straining Ashford, Rainier National Park »
Beneath Rainier's Summit Crater: Scientists study Mt. Rainier's ice caves »
Losing Paradise: The News Tribune reports on how climate change is affecting Rainier »
UpdatedBest Hero Shot Cameras: photographer and IMG guide Adam Angel's advice on the right camera for Rainier »
500 Mt. Rainier Summits achieved by IMG Partner George Dunn »
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IMG Mt. Rainier Videos
Lady of the Mountain. Rainier at 77 »
2014 IMG Rainier Climb Video (video by: Amanda Evertz)
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IMG in the News
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by IMG guide Jason Edwards »Rainier Speed Ascents: IMG guides Liam O'Sullivan and Justin Merle leap-frog one another for the speed record on Rainier »
IMG in National Geographic's Best:
National Geographic Ranks IMG the Best »
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More Good Stuff
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IMG's Rainier Natural History Brochure »
Volcanic History of Mt. Rainier »
Environmental Stewardship: see how IMG strives to protect the environment »
Climber Comments: see what IMG Mt. Rainier clients have to say »
Recommended Gear: ssee the brands we prefer »
Gear Questions? Check our Mt. Rainier Gear Page »
Quick Questions? Get quick answers! IMG Rainier FAQ »
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IMG Climbers' Mt. Rainier Trip Reports
2017 IMG Mt. Rainier Summit Climb
David Feinleib's story and photos2017 IMG Liberty Ridge Rainier Climb
Austin Shannon's story and photos2014 IMG Rainier Climb Video
Video by: Amanda Evertz2012 IMG Rainier Summit Climb
Brian Baughman's story and photos2011 IMG Rainier Summit Climb
Clarissa Morford's photos and story2009 IMG Rainier Climb
Alecia Hoyt's photos and blog2006 Summit Climb
Ben Glenn's Microsoft fundraising climb