wat is some econimical importance of mount rainier?

Answer 1

tourist attraction..

Answer 2

I think that this is a really stupid question.

The only economical importance is that it makes for nice calendars and post cards.

Sell 'em like hot cakes. Anybody have a hot cake?

It also has a negative economical importance. The fact that it squeezes all the moisture out of the atmosphere and creates a desert on the eastern side of it. Farmers don't like it. Woo-woooo!!!!

Is econimical a word?

Answer 3

Mount Rainier is a stratovolcano in Pierce County, Washington, located 54 miles (87 km) southeast of Seattle, Washington, in the United States. It is the highest peak in the Cascade Range, with a topographical summit of 14,411 feet (4,392 m). The mountain and the surrounding area comprise Mount Rainier National Park. With 26 major glaciers, Mount Rainier is the most heavily glaciated peak in the lower 48 states at 35 square miles of snow and glaciers. Heat from the volcano keeps areas of the crater rim on its summit cone mostly free of snow and ice. The geothermal heat has also caused the formation of glacier caves in the twin summit craters.

Mount Rainier was originally known as Talol or Tahoma (not to be confused with Tacoma), from the Puyallup word təqʷúʔbəʔ ("mother of waters"). It has a topographic prominence of 13,211 feet (4,026 m), greater than that of K2. It can be seen prominently to the south from most of the Seattle Metropolitan Area. On clear days, it can also be seen from as far away as Portland, Oregon and Victoria on Southern Vancouver Island. Because of its scenic dominance, Seattle/Tacoma-area residents often refer to it simply as "the Mountain." [1]

Mountain climbing on Mount Rainier is difficult; it includes climbing on the largest glaciers in the U.S. south of Alaska. Most climbers require two to three days to reach the summit. Climbing teams require experience in glacier travel, self-rescue, and wilderness travel. About 8,000 - 13,000 people attempt the climb each year [2], about 90% via routes from Camp Muir on the southwest flank. Most of the rest ascend Emmons Glacier via Camp Schurman on the northeast. About half of the attempts are successful, with weather and conditioning being the most common reasons for failure. About three mountaineering deaths each year occur due to rock and ice fall, avalanche, falls, and hypothermia associated with severe weather.

Hiking, photography, and camping are very popular in the park. There are several hiking trails, including the Wonderland Trail, a 93-mile circumnavigation of the peak. Mount Rainier is also popular for winter sports, including snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

The Carbon, Puyallup, Nisqually, and Cowlitz Rivers begin at eponymous glaciers of Mount Rainier. The sources of the White River are Winthrop, Emmons and Fryingpan Glaciers. The White and Carbon join the Puyallup River which discharges into Commencement Bay at Tacoma, the Nisqually empties into Puget Sound east of Lacey and the Cowlitz joins the Columbia River between Kelso and Longview.

Answer 4

Don't you just love the people who copy and paste from wikipedia? Then, what is better is that the copy and paste didn't even answer your question.

It is much better to just say I don't know, don't you think?

So, I will answer, I don't know.

Answer 5

and the lamest question award goes to......

Answer 6

i have zero idea......................