“The mountain is out” – when this sentence is heard in Seattle, then the weather is good. This saying has become synonymous with sunshine and cloudless skies. The Mount Rainer – with its 14,411 foot altitude, this is the highest mountain in the Cascade Range, and virtually impossible to miss. Although in fact when the sky is cloudy and the climate inclement, one can only guess where its summit is. The six most popular mountains, which make up the mountain range that extends across the State of Washington, also include Mount Si, Mount Olympus, Mount St. Helens, Mount Baker and Mount Adams. People in Seattle love their mountains, and sort of love the climate too. Live like the mountain is out – even if the sky is full of clouds. The beauty of the natural environment is there to be enjoyed!