When someone in western Washington says, The mountain is out! the locals instantly know that Mount Rainier is visible. We will look up to see one of the most profoundly beautiful mountains in the world looming above the foothills like a giant snow cone, a veritable icon for the Pacific Northwest. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the park we have published the fourth edition of one of our best-selling guidebooks, and we've published it in full color. From the short Paradise flower trails of Alta Vista and Nisqually Vista to the 9-mile grunt up to the summit base camp at Camp Muir to the epic 93-mile Wonderland trail that encircles the mountain, Mt Rainier is a hiker's dream. Whether you want to venture above the timberline, delve into cool, evergreen forests, or seek out a profusion of alpine flowers, each route in this book reveals a magnificent facet of one of Washington's most spectacular attractions. Seattle Times - Invaluable. Tacoma News Tribune - For a good trail guide to the mountain that you can tuck in your daypack, turn once more to the writing team of Ira Spring and Harvey Manning. Sunset magazine - An authoritative guide for hikers, with helpful sketch maps and photographs. Features: Full color photos and maps throughout Detailed trail descriptions Hikes for a variety of energy and skill levels Elevation gain, estimated hiking times, and best seasons to go Author Ira Spring donates all royalties to trail maintenance in Washington