“Zhang was located the following day by a team of NPS rangers,” NPS said. “Using an NPS-contracted helicopter, rangers were able to access and extricate the climber’s body. Guides and staff from International Mountain Guides and Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. provided valuable assistance with the incident.” they continued.

Located 100 miles southeast of Seattle, Mount Rainer is an active volcano known for being the most glaciated peak in the Lower 48 states. The Disappointment Cleaver route is the most popular summit route and accounts for 75% of all attempts.

A route briefing cites the climb as more challenging than most hikers expect. A combination of poor weather conditions and physical requirements can lead “climbers to underestimate” the extent of the climb.

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