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Glacier Vista Snowshoe — Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise

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Type of Hike

Snowshoe/XC Ski

Trail Conditions

Trail in good condition

Road

Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs

No bugs

Snow

Snowfields to cross - could be difficult

Trails Hiked

It felt like spring or summer up at Paradise on Mt. Rainier today! The temp. was 65 degrees, the winds non-existent and the sun blazing. The road was clear with only a little frost in places. Hiked up to Glacier Vista with only micro-spikes. Didn't punch through the hard packed snow as long as you stayed on the well beaten path. Put the snow shoes on for the trip back to the parking lot. Made for a faster, easier descent especially with the sun-softened snow. The highlight was witnessing an avalanche on the Mountain!
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Comments

Great photo!

Great photo of the avalanche! Thanks for sharing.

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Martin Bravenboer on Feb 11, 2016 09:13 AM

Awesome photo!

We were there the same day, but didn't arrive until 12:30. You were blessed to see the avalanche and to get such a nice photo! The ranger told us about the avalanche when we met him on the trail.It was a beautiful day in Paradise!

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Bob and Barb on Feb 11, 2016 02:42 PM