Join us on Mt. Rainier for a day hike up & across glacial fields, to 10,000 elevation for a view to live for.
All photos by Joshua Johnson

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Joshywashington

Joshywashington is a Travel Media Ninja from Seattle who enjoys writing, climbing trees and strong coffee.

  • http://meganahill.wordpress.com Megan Hill

    Josh–amazing! You’ve inspired me to put this on my list of summer dayhikes. Might hit you up for some advice!

    • http://matadortravel.com/travel-community/joshywashington Josh Johnson

      You should hit up Rainier while the weather is perfect. Check the reports the day before you leave, last August we had to turn around because of heavy cloud cover and snow fall.
      Please, never hesitate to hit me up for advice!
      Glad you like my pix, take care Megan.

  • Alex

    Sooooooooooooooooo sick

  • http://matadorabroad.com Tim Patterson

    Stunning photos, I’m jealous!

  • http://wayworded.blogspot.com/ Hal

    This is incredible, Josh. I had no idea Rainier was like this. Add it to the list!

    • joshywashington

      On a clear day like this it is all snow and sky. The only creatures I saw above 9,000 feet were these giant ravens, sailing on the winds rushing up the mountain. Yeah, Rainier is nice.

  • ALTourist

    Love Mt. Rainier!!! They have a creek with my name Edith Creek. Rare! Beautiful pictures. Love coffee… My favorite is Caffe Vita.

  • http://www.paul-sullivan.com Paul Sullivan

    Lovely photos, very evocative. Where is this though?

    • joshywashington

      Milky Way, Earth, North America, USA, Washington, Pierce County, Cascade Mountains, Mt. Rainier.
      At 14,411 feet (4,392 m) the Mountain is the highest in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, a vast sweap that reaches from Canada to Northern California.
      These pix were taken hiking from Paradise Lodge to Camp Muir.

  • dusty.j.summit

    looks good brotha

  • Asha B

    Absolutely amazing. You have such a great way of making me feel like I am with you. Thank you for your great work.

  • Christine

    I wanna go!!

    Damn you and Ian for having such great hikes and pictures to show for it ;)

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