Ian81

Anyone up for climbing Rainier (or other altitude peaks in the NW) in the next few weeks? I'm looking for climbing partners for a possible trip, preferably with experience on these mountains. My experience includes climbs of Sajama and Illumani (Bolivia), but both were guided, so it'd be nice to get in touch with anyone who has advice about the feasibility of Rainier. Cheers!

As someone who is totally new to the northwest, and without a car (I'm from Scotland and am visiting friends in seattle), can anyone offer advice about how to get to wilderness areas using public transport? Is this even possible or is hitch-hiking the only way? Thanks for your help!