"Spring travel on the mountain comes with real risks, including thin snow bridges that can be broken through, snow cornices that can collapse under a person's feet, tree wells, steep, snow-covered slopes, and much more. But when done safely and when done right, a spring ski trip on one of the many glaciers can have some serious payoff."
"The footage was captured on Tahoma Glacier which, as of 2021, had a maximum elevation of 14,334 feet and a minimum elevation of 5,510 feet. In total the glacier has an elevation range of 8,824 feet, but according to Seamus their descent was closer to 6,000 feet."
"Tahoma Glacier was previously connected to South Tahoma Glacier in the recent historical past, but they've since been separated by Glacier Island. They were connected between 25,000 and 15,000 years ago, forming a tributary to the ancient Nisqually Glacier. They were reconnected during the Little Ice Age about 100 years ago, remaining so until around the middle of the 1900s."
"Climbing regulations on Mount Rainier are dictated by Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36, 7.5 (b). Primarily, if you intend to travel on a glacier or above normal climbing high camps at around 10,000 feet, you must have a permit. Learn more about climbing access in Mount Rainier National Park here."
Mount Rainier rises 14,410 feet above sea level over the Seattle skyline and is an active volcano surrounded by a national park with subalpine wildflower meadows and ancient forests. The peak is the most glaciated in the contiguous United States and feeds five major rivers. Spring travel on the mountain involves risks such as thin snow bridges, collapsing snow cornices, tree wells, and steep snow-covered slopes. When skiing is done safely, spring trips on glaciers can provide significant benefits. Footage was captured on Tahoma Glacier, which spans elevations from 14,334 feet to 5,510 feet, with a descent of about 6,000 feet. Tahoma Glacier was connected to South Tahoma in the past, separated by Glacier Island, and reconnected during the Little Ice Age until the mid-1900s. Viewing is best from Emerald Ridge for Tahoma and Indian Henry’s Hunting Ground for South Tahoma, and glacier travel or high camps around 10,000 feet require a permit under 36 CFR 7.5(b).
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