Daihong Chen, 44, died after two unguided parties were struck by rockfall near 11,600 feet on the Disappointment Cleaver. RMI guide Peter Whittaker weighs in on the unavoidable dangers of Rainier's most popular summit trail.
3 Injured and 1 Dead on Mount Rainier's Most-Traveled Route. Here's Why Popular Doesn't Always Mean Safe.Daihong Chen, 44, died after two unguided parties were struck by rockfall near 11,600 feet on the Disappointment Cleaver. RMI guide Peter Whittaker weighs in on the unavoidable dangers of Rainier's most popular summit trail.bit.ly