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Activities
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.
Festivals and Events
Rainier Art Festival. PO Box W, Ashford, WA 98304. Phone: 360-569-2140; Toll-free: 1-866-267-6814.
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.
Wenatchee National Forest. Headquarters: 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA 98801. 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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