Backcountry skiing day near Paradise, Mount Rainier

Soaring to the highest point in the US state of Washington, Mount Rainier is a large and active stratovolcano 60 miles south of Seattle.

The mountain stands within the Mount Rainier National Park, home to dramatic snow-capped peaks and breathtaking natural scenery.

We’ll be skiing around the area of Paradise, which is nestled on the southern slopes of the active volcano, at an elevation of 5,400 feet, cloaked in wildflower meadows that roll with the mountains.

When winter arrives and the temperatures drop, the terrain transforms into a snow-packed wonderland perfect for backcountry skiing.

Almost 700 inches of snow falls here every year, meaning outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the ideal conditions into springtime.

Mount Rainier and Paradise have a long and rich history of outdoor sports, dating all the way back to the pioneering days of Olive Rand skied the slopes in the early 20th century. The US Olympic downhill ski team of 1935 held trials in Paradise. And an army mountain division trained here before being deployed to the Italian Alps during the Second World War.

This history among the mountains is spread out across the wild slopes where you’ll follow in their footsteps. 

Get in touch now to reserve your place on Mount Rainier of the Cascade Range for a full day of backcountry skiing near Paradise.

Interested in this trip? Send us a request and we’ll do our best to find a certified guide or agency who is authorized to guide in the area and who is available during your dates.