White River Road Access

[ScaredSilly]

In all of the new info regarding the LR accident I found this post from the AAI blog (http://www.alpineascents.com/rainier-blog.asp) to be interesting:

 

Matt Hegeman just called with an update from our Liberty Ridge crew on Mt. Rainier. The road to White River trailhead has not officially opened to the public, but the Mt. Rainier NPS was gracious enough to make sure our group was able to drive to the trail head, saving about 7 miles of road walking each way.

 

Gee I wonder if the park will open the road to other climbers???

[CascadeClimber]

On top of that I have an email from the park superintendent saying that this very thing would not be allowed (giving the guide services access to areas closed to the public).

 

Accountability Zero at MORA.

[Water]

but god damn don't you skirt a rule or do something untoward or you might 'ruin' it for the rest of us... heh (tongue in cheek to be clear)