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Rewards, big risks on Rainier

By Phuong Le

 |  Associated Press  

  January 25, 2012

As the search for four people on the slopes of Mount Rainier stretches into its second week, experts say the rewards for the hardy few who attempt the summit of the 14,411-foot heavily glaciated volcano in winter are great - as are the dangers.

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