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Rainier 2026

Rainier 2026

JUN 25-28, 2026

Details
Primary Airport Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Average Temp High 71°F / Low 54°F
Registration Fee $5,395
Base Camp Location Crystal Mountain Resort
Base Camp Elevation 4,402 ft
Accommodations Glamping Village

About

Located at the edge of Mount Rainier National Park, Crystal Mountain welcomes 29029 as one of our new mountains for 2026! Like Whistler, Crystal delivers big mountain views at low altitude + mild Pacific Northwest climate. The 2,400 ft ascent to the top culminates in expansive views of the Cascade range – all five of Washington’s volcanoes can be spotted from the summit on a clear day. The backdrop is out of this world yet easy to reach from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Participants will stay in a glamping village at the base of the mountain.

 

Trail Description

The trail climbs steadily through alpine forest before opening into wide meadows filled with wildflowers. The majority of the hike is within view of the gondola and is primarily dirt and grass underfoot. As you rise above the tree line, Rainier dominates the southern skyline, and on clear days, you can also spot Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and even Mount Baker in the distance.

Coming Soon

Registration will open on 11/6/25 at 12pm ET!

What's Included

  • We rent out Crystal Mountain for 4 days to give you the opportunity to do something extraordinary
  • Daily training plans specific to Rainier to set you up to succeed
  • Three nights accommodations in our glamping village
  • All your food, beverage, smoothie, coffee, and alcohol for 4 days. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets accommodated
  • Limited edition 29029 swag
  • Access to the private 29029 online community to connect with the people you'll be climbing with
  • Access to elite coaches and 2 coaching calls each month
  • Access to a recovery lounge including free massage, compression boots, and elite recovery systems

SEE ALL EVENTS
Rainier Stats
Vertical foot gain per hike
2,455 ft
Miles covered per hike
2.5 mi
# of hikes to Everest
12
Miles covered
30


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What's included in the registration fee?

Registration includes 3 nights of accommodations, all food/beverage/alcohol, all hydration and nutrition choices at the aid stations, a 20-week Training Guide, massage therapists and other recovery aids in our Athlete Recovery Lounge, limited edition event swag, a private online platform for participants only, and more! 

What is the itinerary of the event?

Check-in begins at Noon on Thursday. 29029 will kick off at 3pm on Thursday. We will have motivational speakers that afternoon to inspire everyone for the challenge ahead. The hiking challenge begins at 6am on Friday morning and continues until 6pm on Saturday evening. After the conclusion of the challenge, we have a ceremony to recognize everyone’s efforts on the mountain, with a party Saturday night to cap things off.

Is the challenge 36 continuous hours or is there a break?

The challenge begins at 6am on Friday morning and continues until 6pm on Saturday evening. The gondola is running and you can hike any time you want during this 36 hour period. You do not have to hike for 36 hours nonstop. Do people hike at night? Some participants hike all night until after the sun rises on Saturday morning, but many go and get some sleep! We do encourage everyone to complete at least one hike once the sun goes down on Friday as it’s such a unique and magical experience. Hiking in nature, whether alone or with others, and only seeing the headlamps of other hikers is often a memory that participants talk about and share with others.

Do you allow spectators?

There are portions of the event that are participant-only, but spectators are allowed near the start area and also at the summit where you can cheer on participants. Accommodations included with registration are for participants only.

Does the entry fee include airfare?

No, the entry fee does not include airfare. We will take care of everything once you arrive to the mountain on Thursday to check-in.

Do you provide a packing list?

Yes! We provide location specific packing lists for each particular mountain, although relatively minimal gear is required for 29029. Trekking poles are strongly recommended and a headlamp is required. We recommend wearing moisture wicking base layers for the varying conditions throughout the day and evening, as well as trail shoes to provide additional traction while hiking up the mountain.

How does the Waitlist work?

If a spot at any of the events becomes available, we contact those on the Waitlist in chronological order and fill an open spot on a first come, first serve basis. If we reach out to someone on the Waitlist they have 24 hours to claim the spot before we reach out to the next person on the list.

What type of accommodations are provided?

All participants at Rainier are provided with 3 nights accommodations in our Glamping Village. A Single Entry ticket includes your own bed in a shared, double occupancy room. You may request your roommate as part of the participant onboarding process.

Are you able to accommodate gluten free, vegan or vegetarian diets?

Yes, we accommodate each of these meal preferences at 29029.

Do you include a training plan?

Yes, we include a 20-week Training Guide with your registration. This Guide is emailed on a bi-monthly basis beginning 5 months prior to the event. Our coaches have created these guides to help each participant prepare for the challenge. The Guide is a three tiered system (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) in which the participant can choose which level to follow based on the description we provide for each. If you’re willing to put in the work, this Guide will have you ready to hike 29029 ft on your event weekend.

How long does one need to train for this?

This varies, as everyone has a different beginning fitness level. We do know that our 20-week Training Guide will help prepare you for the challenge. We also know that at some point on the mountain, the willingness to keep going becomes as much mental as physical. This is when climbing with us becomes a transformative experience for many.

Much of the experience at each of the 29029 locations is the same, but there are unique variables like average weather and terrain. Which ever way you go, a life changing weekend is waiting. Have questions? Click here to set up a brief call with our team!

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# of hikes to Everest
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Miles covered per hike
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Vertical foot gain per hike
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# of hikes to Everest
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Miles covered per hike
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# of hikes to Everest
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Miles covered per hike
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