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Lightweight Asymmetrical Large-capacity Carabiner A large carabiner can come in handy in many places. This one's shape and size means it's useful for belaying and rappelling with the Munter hitch ...
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Everybody Needs a Furry Little Friend... And maybe even a stuffed version of the wonderful animals that can be seen while visiting Mount Rainier.  And yes, this includes Bigfoot.  You may not have...
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Explore All the MTTA Trails with this Map An updated map with detailed information about the Mount Tahoma Trails Association trail system was published in 2019.
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Protect your hands! You might not think it, but sunburn is one of the most common issues mountaineers face, and your hands are often hit the hardest. Even when it's 70 and sunny, you need a glove t...
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The Original. The Trailblazer. The Sir Edmund of Water Bottles   - Now Sustainable If you’re looking for a water bottle that will keep you well hydrated, hold up against bangs, bumps, and drops, a...
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The Original. The Trailblazer. The Sir Edmund of Water Bottles - Now Sustainable If you’re looking for a water bottle that will keep you well hydrated, hold up against bangs, bumps, and drops, and...
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HIKE • TREK • EXPLORE Winner of Backpacker Magazine’s Hall of Fame Award and Editors’ Choice Gold Award. Safely make icy, mountainous terrain your playground with a proven performer that keeps find...
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Bringing Retro Back You'll be the coolest one in the room by wearing this shirt.
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The "National Park Experience" is timeless. The Mount Rainier Vintage Circle tee design frames the perfect memory in time from one of our most iconic National Parks. Poly Cotton BlendThis blend com...
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The Original. The Trailblazer. The Sir Edmund of Water Bottles - Now Sustainable If you’re looking for a water bottle that will keep you well hydrated, hold up against bangs, bumps, and drops, and ...
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The Original. The Trailblazer. The Sir Edmund of Water Bottles  - Now Sustainable If you’re looking for a water bottle that will keep you well hydrated, hold up against bangs, bumps, and drops, an...
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The Ultimate Mountaineering Glove Consistently at the top of the Guide Pick™ list for heavy-weight gloves, the Black Diamond Guide Gloves provide the perfect combination of warmth and dexterity for...
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Try to Say NO to This Guy A fun mini sticker.
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Snug-fitting Beanie with Durable, Moisture Wicking Warmth The Power Stretch® Beanie with snug-fitting Polartec® Power Stretch® is great for a variety of cold weather activities and conditi...
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Stay Warm, Move Fast The R1® Air Full-Zip Hoody is a lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece for high-exertion activities in cold conditions. Fabric is made with 100% recycled p...
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Get Out There with the Mountaineer Max Cushion Tall Crew Socks Get out there with the Mountaineer Max Cushion Tall Crew Socks. Featuring our most advanced Indestructawool technology for enh...
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Featuring Mt. Rainier and a nod to Whittaker Mountaineering This classic tee looks great and feels great.
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The perfect glove for putting on your tire chains. These Manzella Max 10 Glove Liners are made of a Polyester/Lycra seamless knit for a snug fit. As well the electrostatic moisture movement kee...
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The Original Blister Saver User-friendly with its pre-cut shapes and sizes for quick and easy application. The larger oval shape pieces include pre-cut inner holes for creating a "donut" for the bl...
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The Most Versatile Accessory Ever Created. It's a bandana; it's a hairband; it's a Buff Original EcoStretch multifunctional headwear. It's has been re-engineered with 4-way stretch, UPF 50 protecti...
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Perfect Layering Piece for Climbing Any Peak With a waffle weave that extends all the way into the hood, the R1 Air is the perfect second layer for high-exertion activities in the mountains. It'll...
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The perfect glove for putting on your tire chains. These Manzella Max 10 Glove Liners are made of a Polyester/Lycra seamless knit for a snug fit. As well the electrostatic moisture movement keeps h...
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Powerful, Rechargeable, and Easy-to-use Headlamp with Red Lighting ACTIK® with a rechargeable battery! The ideal rechargeable headlamp to extend your dynamic outdoor activities. Casting 600 lumens,...
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Retro hat with a sweet logo. A great gift or souvenir!
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Perfect for a Day Trip This compact hiking first aid kit fits easily into your day pack and equips you with everything you need to bring on a short hike, including day hiking essentials like mol...
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Are You On The Summit Right Now? This is a small pin that resembles the benchmark found on the summit of Mount Rainier. A great souvenir for the Mount Rainier summiteer!
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More Heat, Less Waste. Ignik Toe Warmers are Arctic Grade, designed to solve the biggest problems you face with cheaper air-activated warmers; providing reliable, consistent, and long-lasting heat ...
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The next generation in Blister Dressings Glacier Gel™ is easy to apply and stays in place for multiple days. The waterproof, breathable adhesive gels are highly cushioning, cooling and absorbent w...
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Make Drinking Easier Universal size fits ALL wide mouth bottles.  Made from flexible silicon the Universal Splashguard has enough flex to conform to the size variations of different brands' wide mo...
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One Small Bracelet.  One Big Mission A portion of all proceeds are donated to Save the Elephants in Kenya, who specializes in elephants research and works to protect wild elephants. Your purchase ...
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Lightweight, Year-round Essential The Merino Beanie is a lightweight, year-round essential. Run in it, skate-ski in it, or wear it under a helmet for a chilly morning bike commute. With cle...
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Maximum Cushioning With full, plush cushioning, the Classic Mountaineer Maximum Cushion Crew sock is just right for your long-distance and backpacking hikes. Its elasticized arch brace ...
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A Staple on Denali The faceGlove FLEX is our most versatile face mask. Made from POLARTEC's soft-shell fabric, Power Shield, and trusted by guides on Everest and Denali for a decade, this is the ex...
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One Small Bracelet.  One Big Mission. A portion of all proceeds are donated to Saving the Blue, who aims to recover and restore a variety of threatened marine species, including sharks, while conne...
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Stay Connected with Sensor™ Technology The Stormtracker Sensor Gloves are perfect for winter activities thanks to waterproof and windproof GORE-TEX LABS WINDSTOPPER® fabric. These gloves feature...
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Whether you're traveling or enjoying your own backyard, don't get bitten, get Ben's! Take Ben's® 30% Tick & Insect Repellent on any adventure with this travel size pump spray. This 30% DEET b...
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Ultra-light, Compact Carabiner with MonoFil Keylock Gate The ANGE S carabiner represents the best of both traditional solid and classic wire gate carabiners. Petzl’s MonoFil technology and the H...
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Space-saving, ultra-lightweight gear storage for organized packing. When you need to compress volume without significantly adding weight, the Ultra-Sil Compression Sack is an excellent solution. M...
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Lightweight Asymmetrical Large-capacity Carabiner A large carabiner can come in handy in many places. This one's shape and size means it's useful for belaying and rappelling with the Munter hitch ...
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Light, packable, highly versatile GORE-TEX PRO shell with hybrid construction. Beta Series: All-round mountain apparel.  |  AR: All Round. Packable, breathable, durable waterproof protection across...
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Light, versatile synthetically insulated hoody works as a mid-layer and standalone, the Atom Hoody from Arc'teryx is a key addition to your kit. Alpine proven as a mid layer and standalone, this v...
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The Ultimate Mountaineering Glove Consistently at the top of the Guide Pick™ list for heavy-weight gloves, the Black Diamond Guide Gloves provide the perfect combination of warmth and dexterity for...
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Stay Warm, Move Fast The R1® Air Full-Zip Hoody is a lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece for high-exertion activities in cold conditions. Fabric is made with 100% recycled p...
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It Was Done in an R1 (Look up the Song) The R1® Pullover Hoody is a versatile, technical midlayer fleece for stop-start activities in cold conditions. Made from a blend of 93% recycled polyeste...
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This is one of Arc'teryx's most trusted, best-loved hoodies. Delivering proven, versatile performance as a mid layer or standalone, the Atom Hoody provides effective warmth for low-output and star...
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A Guide Pick for a Reason Warm, windproof, water-resistant—the Nano Puff® Hoody uses incredibly lightweight and highly compressible 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% postconsumer recycled po...
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The Half Dome Has Long Been a Staple for Climbers Worldwide A well-designed helmet should be put on... and then forgotten. You can be wearing a helmet for 10-12 hours at a time while climbing, so ...
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The Clear Winner of our Guide Pick Program for Harnesses Go for the summit! ALTITUDE is a lightweight harness with a simple design that allows you to put on the harness without taking off your sk...
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Lightweight Asymmetrical Large-capacity Carabiner A large carabiner can come in handy in many places. This one's shape and size means it's useful for belaying and rappelling with the Munter hitch ...
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An Ultralight Hoodie with the Perfect Combo of UV Protection and Breathability Meet the new Echo Hoodie; sporting all of the essentials that make this piece so beloved, with upgrades that contin...
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Light, packable, highly versatile GORE-TEX PRO shell with hybrid construction. Beta Series: All-round mountain apparel.  |  AR: All Round. Packable, breathable, durable waterproof protection across...
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Light, versatile synthetically insulated hoody works as a mid-layer and standalone, the Atom Hoody from Arc'teryx is a key addition to your kit. Alpine proven as a mid layer and standalone, this v...
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Consistently the Best Every year we ask RMI Expeditions' guides which gaiters they recommend for mountaineering, and since they came on the market years ago, the Expedition Crocodile Gaiters have ...
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An Ultralight Hoodie with the UV Protection The Echo Hoodie is built from bluesign®-approved and recycled materials and is perfect for everything from fall running and spring ski touring to su...
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The Ultimate Mountaineering Glove Consistently at the top of the Guide Pick™ list for heavy-weight gloves, the Black Diamond Guide Gloves provide the perfect combination of warmth and dexterity for...
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So Nice You'll Forget You're Not Going Commando Designed to manage the extremes of high-output exertion, Patagonia's Capilene® Midweight fabric hits the sweet spot of weight, breathability and wick...
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Stay Warm, Move Fast The R1® Air Full-Zip Hoody is a lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece for high-exertion activities in cold conditions. Fabric is made with 100% recycled p...
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Without a doubt, the Raven Pro Ice Axe is the best ax for climbing Rainier's standard routes. Period. Lightweight, durable, and long enough to provide ample support, the Raven Pro has been in our ...
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Clients find Peter Whittaker's passion for the outdoors contagious. But what else would you expect from someone who climbed Mount Rainier when he was only twelve years old? After first summiting Rainier at 16 years old, Peter has gone on to organize and lead trips all over the world.

Peter Whittaker is the owner of RMI Expeditions, Whittaker Mountaineering, and Bight Gear.

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Customer for Decades

I have been a customer of Whittaker Mountaineering for decades. This is the place I shop for technical and recreational outdoor gear. Customer service and expertise are beyond belief! I always get the right gear for the right application. They hit it out of the park every time...BRAVO!

Daniel Rogers

Never Oversell

I'm an adventure expert and have used Whittaker for years. Renewing my equipment after excessive use will only be Whittaker-bought. They will never oversell expensive gear, but you get equipped for your needs.

Ted Livingstone

Knowledgeable & Friendly

I came across Whittaker Mountaineering last July when visiting the park. Staff was excellent in both the gear rental area and the shop. Knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. I purchased a jacket this fall and I was notified it was out of stock. Staff went out of their way to recheck inventory and found jacket in a different color. Very impressed. Jacket and other purchases were perfect fit and quality. I am a big fan of this place.

Tess Buescher

My Go-To

Best store for all things mountaineering and outdoor fun. I’ll be attempting a summit of Aconcagua next year and you can bet I’ll be buying gear from Whittaker! My go to for “guide picks” always spot on! Dr. Gene

Gene Gourter

Customer Service

Gloves will be tested in 2 weeks but reviews are overwhelming positive. Most impressive is their customer service. You speak to live folks who are knowledgeable and have a customer-first mentality. Originally ordered wrong size gloves and replaced them and processed the exchange immediately.

Oscar Bernal