(You can watch this video for a tragic retelling of the story.)īut today I am here to save you from all of that! **flaps cape** My number one planning tip Back when I was sitting in a restaurant trying to figure out how to gracefully quit the whole thing. This is the part that totally gives me flashbacks to my own planning hell in 2017.

Now let's start looking at some trip logistics. That's awesome! Can I please give you one more double high-five of bossness? **satisfying smacking sound** See NPS's FAQs on Paradise winter access here.So you've made the commitment to climb Mt.

Snowplow operators will also attempt to plow the 12 miles of road to Paradise to a minimum level throughout the week to limit snow accumulation and make road access more attainable on the weekends. And sign up for BREAKING NEWS emails delivered straight to your inbox.Īccording to NPS, daily snowplowing will continue seven days a week between the Nisqually Entrance and Longmire. Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 13 Seattle app. Sledding is not permitted anywhere else in the park. That also means sledding runs at Paradise will not be open this year. 'Otherwise, those areas aren’t accessible when the majority of tourists are in the area. 'Spring and summer are bigger seasons, but we still need winter tourism to support the local businesses and employees that are year-round,' he said. The park itself still has plenty of activities at lower elevations, but the heavy snow closer to the summit draws in plenty of regulars. The area beyond Longmire is a favorite for cross-country skiers and avid fans of snowshoeing. Rainier Cabins, a group of five rental cabins, said that a lot of businesses rely on tourism. Locals have started a petition with hopes of keeping the gate open on weekdays, but so far the park does not appear to have the staff to do so.

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