Knowledge for the Mountain & Beyond
Expert Stories, Gear Advice, and Mountain Insights
At Whittaker Mountaineering, we believe the right knowledge is just as important as the right gear. Our blog brings together decades of guiding experience, gear testing, and mountain stories — all designed to make your next adventure simpler, safer, and more rewarding.
Mountain Knowledge
Gear & Summit Guides
Check out the full Summit Gear & Apparel guides from RMI Expeditions, or our simplified Gear Guides below.
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Your Straightforward Guide to 2026 National Park Pricing
The National Park Service has announced pricing updates that will begin in 2026. Since Whittaker Mountaineering sits at the doorstep of Mount Rainier National Park, we figured we would break it all...
Top 5 Books for Armchair Mountaineers
The world of mountaineering has captured public imagination since the alps were first attempted in the early 1800s. But as enraptured as the public is, most people will never set foot on a 12,000-f...
Alpine Photography: Sunrise Pictures
If you’ve ever done an alpine start (waking up at an ungodly hour so you can be on the summit at sunrise), there’s a good chance you’ve taken a picture of the sunrise from altitude. Now, the odds t...
