Oh, beautiful and treacherous Mount Rainier. You have dazzled so many people with your rugged slopes, your vast meadows of fragile alpine wildflowers and your might.
Today the tragic news of the loss of a snowshoer near Paradise reminds us all that nature is powerful and should be treated as such. Winter is gorgeous, and I place no blame and offer no judgment, but say that let's remember the mountains should be enjoyed with care and vigilance.