Ashford's close proximity to Mt. Rainier offers a wide range of activities including hiking and biking trails, snow skiing and much more. Be sure to attend one of the festivals.

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Mt. Rainier Independent Film Festival. 30027 State Route 706 E, PO Box W, Ashford, WA 98304. Phone: 360-569-2142; Reservations: 1-253-370-3520; Fax: 360-238-5756. E-mail

Mt. Rainier Film Festival, June 12, 13 & 14, 2009. Rainier Independent Film Festival (RIFF), now in its third year, is dedicated to providing true independent filmmakers a venue to have their films screened in the tranquil area surrounding Mount Rainier. Building on the tremendous success of previous year's festivals, this critically acclaimed event offers artistically unique, technically challenging and simply beautiful films. Workshops, film screenings and networking parties, in relaxed settings, make this fast-growing festival a great opportunity to meet and mingle with film industry people without distractions. All projection is shown in the latest in digital technology.

Festivals and Events

Rainier Art Festival. PO Box W, Ashford, WA 98304. Phone: 360-569-2140; Toll-free: 1-866-267-6814. E-mail

Mt. Rainier Independent Film Festival. 30027 State Route 706 E, PO Box W, Ashford, WA 98304. Phone: 360-569-2142; Reservations: 1-253-370-3520; Fax: 360-238-5756. E-mail

Rainier Mountain Festival. 30027 SR 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304.

Guides and Outfitters

International Mountain Guides. 31111 SR 706, Ashford, WA 98304. Phone: 360-569-2609; Fax: 866-279-7455. E-mail

RMI Expeditions. 30027 State Route 706 East, Ashford, WA 98304. Phone: 360-569-2227; Toll-free: 1-888-892-5462; Fax: 360-569-2982. E-mail

Hiking and Biking Trails

Mount Rainier National Park. 55210 238th Avenue E, Ashford, WA 98304. Phone: 360-569-2211; TDD: 360-569-2177; Fax: 360-569-2170.

Wonderland Trail. Mt. Rainier National Park. 55210 238th Avenue E, Ashford, WA 98304. Phone: 360-569-2211.
93 mile trail winding around the base of Mt. Rainier.

Horseback Riding

Diamond S Outfitters. PO Box 413, Ashford, WA 98304. Phone: 360-569-2033; Cell: 253-677-7645. E-mail

EZ Times Outfitters. Phone: 253-350-1141; Toll-free: 1-866-675-7770.

Outdoor Recreation

Mt. Rainier National Park. 55210 238th Avenue E, Ashford, WA 98304. Phone: 360-569-2211; TDD: 360-569-2177; Fax: 360-569-2170.

Mount St. Helens

Nisqually River

Wenatchee National Forest. Phone: 509-664-9200.

Scenic Tour

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad. PO Box 250, Mineral, WA 98355. Phone: 360-492-5588; Toll-free: 1-888-STEAM11.

Snow Skiing

Crystal Mountain Ski Area
Crystal Mountain is located on the northeast corner of Mount Rainier National Park.

Sporting Goods

Whittaker Mountaineering. 30027 SR 706 E, Ashford, WA 98304. Toll-free: 1-800-238-5756; Fax: 360-569-2982. E-mail

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