In case anyone is heading up to Mt Rainier this winter, I would advise against it. This mountain is mostly close and not much to see or do. I will have to get back up there in the summer.
http://gpsfly.org/g/7968
Trip report is for a spur of the moment hike that I did not have time to finish but thought I would post for anyone wondering what the conditions up there are. Started the Kautz CK trail head of the main road 706. Trail is easy to follow and in good shape. There was no snow down at that elevation so no need for special traction gear.
Daniel
Kautz CK to Mirro LK (incomplete)
Kautz CK to Mirro LK (incomplete)
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