Greenwater, Washington
Greenwater is the northern gateway to Mt. Rainier (14,411 feet) as well as Crystal Mountain Ski Area, a favorite area of Puget Sound skiers. Some of the best mountain bike areas in Washington state – Sun Top, Skookum Flat, and the Dalles Range – are just up the road as well. Add in the White River (fishing, kayaking) that runs the length of Highway 410, and living in Greenwater seems mighty tempting for the adventurer. But blink and you might miss it; the main drag is a small stretch of shops and restaurants that most speed by hoping to beat the traffic up to Crystal. For those who can slow down, Greenwater is just the place.
Recent Articles
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Training For Mount Rainier: What A Mountain Guide Wants You To Know
As a longtime guide on Mount Rainier, I am constantly fielding questions about how to prepare to make a summit attempt on the highest mountain in Washington State. I give the usual suggestions – physical fitness, gear, and mental preparation – but in the recent years, I’ve also started talking to prospective climbers about some […]
Maps
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Map of the Highest Points in Each of the 50 States
Many have heard about the state highpoints quest and contemplated it over a beverage or two. An experienced mountaineer or even someone who is fit and very determined could do most of the peaks. You could even get a little help, like on Rainier where climbers often use a guide service. Denali in Alaska however, is in […]
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The Bulger List – Washington’s Highest 100 Peaks
In the summer of ’96, I ran into a friend that I hadn’t seen in awhile. After catching up and laughing about the crazy times back in college, he mentioned that a few guys were climbing Mount Shuksan in a couple of weeks and asked if I wanted to join them. I immediately said yes, […]
Featured Mountains in Greenwater
| Mountain | Approx. Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sun Top | 5,256 ft (1,602 m) |
| Noble Knob | 5,961 ft (1,817 m) |
| Mount Rainier (State High Point) | 14,411 ft (4,392 m) |
| Crystal Mountain | 6,978 ft (2,127 m) |
| Colquhoun Peak | 5,138 ft (1,566 m) |
| Burroughs Mountain | 7,405 ft (2,257 m) |
| Grass Mountain | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Dalles Ridge | 5,718 ft (1,743 m) |
| Cowlitz Chimneys | 7,464 ft (2,275 m) |