Trip
Alpine Scramble - Banshee Peak
Rating S5-T2. Long, low-technical scramble near Panhandle Gap, one of the most scenic spots in Mt Rainier National Park.
Contacts
Brian Booth
Primary Leader
- Sat, Jun 24, 2017
- Everett Alpine Scrambling Committee
- Scrambling
- 20-30 Somethings, Adults
- Moderate, Strenuous 5, Technical 2
- Moderate
- Mileage: 15.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,600 ft
- 5 (7 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
5:30am, Wilburton Park & Ride, Bellevue. (Otherwise known as "SE 8th Street exit".) OR, 7:45am, Fryingpan Creek trailhead, Mt Rainier NP.
In late summer, Banshee Peak is essentially a long-distance off-trail "hike", but at this time of year, snow is expected near Panhandle Gap that would make for a "T2" snow scramble.
Annual Mt Rainier pass, America-the-Beautiful pass, or $15/vehicle entrance fee required.
Route/Place
Banshee Peak
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USGS White River Park
USGS Mt Rainier East
USGS Chinook Pass
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Mountaineering Boots
- Ice Axe
- Helmet optional (leader will send more info on this prior to trip)
- Sandals / water shoes recommended for creek crossing
Trip Reports