Replying to Rainier

Hey so me my sister and friend went to paradise last weekend and there was still a shitton of snow, we hiked up a little ways and hit a lip for a couple hours, but yea, just thought id throw it out there that there is still tons of snow and they dont care if you go off trail yet so you dont have to go high or anything. theres even some cool gaps you could do along the road before you even get to paradise. So yea, its totally worth the trip, just thought id let you know. and the roped climbing teams scowl at you if you bring a barbecue and ghetto blaster, go figure....