Katie Hayes snowshoes on the south slope of Mount Rainier, climbing above the Paradise region of the national park.
Mount Rainier National Park visitors are now able to buy park entrance passes electronically prior to their visit through YourPassNow, the park announced this week.
Visitors will still need to print and bring passes with them to be scanned at the park entrance station.
“We are pleased to offer this convenient new service for park visitors,” said Tracy Swartout, acting Mount Rainier National Park superintendent. “This exciting technology will allow people to save some time at the entrance station by purchasing a pass in advance.”
The pass will be accepted at all park entrance stations.
While in the park, the paper copy is presented at entrance stations and displayed on the vehicle dashboard, at trailheads, campgrounds and park inns. Internet connectivity is limited or non-existent in the park, therefore printing the permit in advance is required.
Using a computer or a personal device, visitors can purchase park entrance passes from yourpassnow.com at no additional cost. Once purchased, passes are emailed and can be used immediately or stored on a personal device for a future use.
The following Mount Rainier passes are available on www.YourPassNow.com:
• Private Vehicle ($30, valid for seven days)
• Motorcycle ($25, valid for seven days)
• Individual/Bicycle ($15, valid for seven days)
• Mount Rainier Annual Pass ($55 valid for one year from month of purchase).
