That said, the outdoors is wonderful, but dangerous. It does not bother me to pay a small amount so that if I ever get in trouble they’ll come help. Note that having been on over 200 hiking, camping and climbing outings, I have never used these resources, but am glad for those who make themselves available when/if ever needed.
Schu-Park Rangers and Helicopters cost a lot of money. When rangers aren't making rescuse, they have time to be rangers. Paradise is in a National Park. There are trail usage fees, but these are more for upkeep in Wilderness areas like the William O Douglas area that borders the park. I don't know for sure but have never seen RMI dollars used for this.
By the way, my old steed Rastas has been on a few search and rescues, but not on Mt Rainier.
I guess the main point is that bad stuff happens to good folks in the mountains sometimes. The wilderness can be quite unforgiving.