going to drive up to Rainier and hike it, then go back to Portland and hit up some microbrews and go see the Spruce Goose. Anything else I should do? Ill be there about a day and a half.

go windsurfing in the gorge.

Portland to Rainier will take 3+ hrs. Not sure what else you'll have time for... Maybe go with St. Helens or Hood to free up more of your day. If you're looking for high country, be ready for snow - especially at Rainier. St. Helens will have the most dry trails. Weather's gonna be GREAT this weekend!

I was about to say the same thing. Why go to Rainier if you are in Portland?

We are going to climb Rainier and just decided to fly into Portland cause none of us had ever been there.

Oh, so you have a day and a half in Portland...then I would suggest lots of rest and hydration before Rainier.

Rainier is one of my favorite climbs! Which route are you taking to the summit? The Disappointment Cleaver? Weather should be amazing this weekend! Good Luck!

Spruce Goose is also a ~3 hour drive out to the coast...

Oh, and I hope you've got a room at Paradise on the day you come down. I feel like arse when I do the whole getting up at midnight, climbing 3,000', then descending 9,000' thing on summit day... Gonna be a REAL long drive back to Portland...

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Make sure you hit Deschutes Brewery.