One of America’s premier national parks is warning visitors that it gets cold way up on Mount Rainier, noting that travelers are not always prepared for what they find.
“Several incidents in March demonstrate the potential hazards of high-elevation activities and the complexity of search and rescue operations in the park,” a news release on the park’s website admonished potential visitors.
“Rescue is not guaranteed,” the release said.
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Mount Rainier rises to 14,410 feet above sea level, the park website said.
But a release warning tourists to prepare for a visit noted that even at lower elevations in the park, winter conditions do not disappear when the calendar says it is spring
“Longer days and rising temperatures can be misleading when planning a trip to
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