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Mount Rainier Visitor Center Winter and Spring Panels

The snowiest place in the U.S. is also one of the most breathtaking—and the most dangerous. At Mount Rainier National Park, winter is pure magic, but it’s also deep snow, whiteout conditions, and terrain that doesn’t forgive mistakes.

Impact

Visitor Orientation

The panels reduced directional questions to rangers by giving visitors a clear spatial understanding on arrival.

Seasonal Relevance

The winter and spring editions ensured the visitor centre felt current and useful year-round, not just in peak season.

Cartographic Clarity

Complex topographic and trail data was made immediately readable by a broad and often non-technical audience.

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Mount Rainier Visitor Center Winter and Spring Panels

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Mount Rainier Visitor Center Winter and Spring Panels

The snowiest place in the U.S. is also one of the most breathtaking—and the most dangerous. At Mount Rainier National Park, winter is pure magic, but it’s also deep snow, whiteout conditions, and terrain that doesn’t forgive mistakes. As a Visual Information Specialist, I designed brand-new preventative Search and Rescue panels for the winter and spring seasons—now installed at the Paradise Visitor Center—to help visitors stay safe in an unpredictable landscape.

I worked with other rangers and subject matter experts to make sure the messaging was accurate, clear, and visually sharp. Every detail was intentional: from the photography (which I shot myself) to the copywriting, layout, and even a ski route map. Because staying safe in the backcountry starts long before you step into the snow.

Client
Mount Rainier National Park
Year
2024
Skills & Tools
photography, design, exhibit, wayfinding, cartography, mapping, arcgis pro, GIS, content development