Mount Rainier National Park - Climbing Reservation Policies (U.S. National Park Service)

Fees, Changes and Refund Policy

Reservations cost $20 per party (1-12 people) per climb (up to 14 consecutive nights). Reservation fees are non-refundable.
All climbers pay a flat fee of $30, whether they climb one time or numerous times. This fee must be paid at the time the reservation is made (or when registering for your first climb of the year if no reservation has been made). This climbing fee is valid for an entire calendar year--i.e. fees paid in 2007 will expire December 31, 2007.
Climbing Pass fees are non-refundable.
One change may be made to a climbing reservation after it is confirmed at no additional fee, provided the change is requested at least 14 days in advance of the climb and the change can be accommodated by the park. Each subsequent change made at least 14 days in advance of the climb requires an additional charge of $20. Changes include altering climbing itinerary and increasing party size.
Each climber must present a Mount Rainier Climbing Pass and valid photo I.D. at the time they register for their climb. Failure to provide the climbing pass and I.D. will result in the climber being charged the climbing fee.
Climbing parties with one or more members who have already purchased a Mount Rainier Climbing Pass for the current year must also complete and submit a Climbing Party Supplemental Form. This additional form ensures that your party is not charged climbing fees for those already possessing a valid climbing pass when requesting reservations.

Reservations can be made only by fax or mail beginning March 15th. Faxes sent or letters postmarked before March 15th will not be accepted. Phone reservations are also not accepted. After reading this information click on the link at the bottom of the page to access the reservation form. Complete the reservation form (and the Climbing Party Supplemental Form if applicable) and FAX it to (360) 569-3131, or mail it to:

Longmire Wilderness Information Center
Mount Rainier National Park
55210 238th Avenue East Ashford, WA 98304

Reservations can also be made in person at the Longmire Wilderness Information Center beginning Memorial Day weekend. Reservations cannot be confirmed until payment is received. The park accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. Within approximately one week of requesting a reservation, a confirmation letter will be sent if the trip can be accommodated, or a letter of rejection will be sent if the trip cannot be accommodated.

Reservations that are not picked up by 10:00 a.m. on the first day of the trip will be cancelled unless the party has called any park Ranger Station and requested a late pick up. Additionally, a late pick up can be requested when a reservation is made by writing a note on the reservation form indicating late pickup.