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🏔️ 2026 Season

Mount Rainier Permit 2026

Summit the tallest peak in Washington State. Mount Rainier permits are required for all climbers and are competitive during the popular summer months.

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2026 Permit Timeline

Climbing Season Opens

May 15, 2026

Peak Season

July - August 2026

Season Closes

September 30, 2026

🥾 Permit Types

Climbing Permit

Required for all climbers attempting to summit. Includes wilderness permit.

Wilderness Permit

For day hiking and backpacking below 10,000 ft. Free and self-issued.

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