markwebster Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Has anyone heard any details on why they aren't opening the Paradise Road? Beyond the obvious of course, I know there was heavy road damage from flooding, and electricity was out for a while. I really miss that place. I've been skiing there since 1976 when I met my future wife inside a snow cave. I'm wondering if anyone knows a ranger, and what the rangers are saying about the road. Could it be skied up? Or, have they abandoned it for the winter. We used to hear that they had to keep the road plowed because the round building would collapse without oil heat to melt off the snow. Never mind that the public prefered it open, but they were forced to buy the poor design of the round building. I can't afford chair lifts, and anyway, nothing compares to the wildness of being way the hell up there in bad weather and deep, untracked powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Why not check the 'Mt Rainier' forum?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_m Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 According to the Seattle Times today, foot traffic up 706 as far as the Westside Road will be allowed. Don't look for the road to be open until at least March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Gauthier Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Hey Mark, We've been discussing the issue over here. As for rumors, I try to keep my blog updated too... http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=618727&page=0#Post618727 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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