This group is established with the intent to bring together experienced hikers, climbers, and mountaineers training for, or considering an attempt at climbing to the summit of Mt. Rainier within the next two years. Folks that have summited are most welcome to join as well since your experience would be invaluable.  The group's intent is only to bring together folks in the process of training/learning new skills/socialising and it does not undertake any guiding activities to the summit. Please no …

We're a random assortment of people who enjoy the Pacific Northwest's incredible outdoor recreation opportunities including Hiking, Backpacking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Whitewater Rafting, Alpine Scrambling and Climbing. While not outdoors we enjoy things like watching movies and sipping coffee, ale, wine or spirits while trying to sound intellectual and stuff. As a rule of thumb: If it's fun and mostly safe, we ought to be doing it! For more information inc …