Trip
Basic Alpine Climb - Whitman Crest/Fryingpan Glacier
Intense Basic Alpine Climbing students have 1st priority. Next Basic students needing climb for credit. Then all eligible.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
- Mon, Jun 22, 2015 — Tue, Jun 23, 2015
- Seattle Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Glacier Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 22.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,400 ft
- 3 (9 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at trailhead at 11 am, 6/22.
There is a possibility that this climb could move to 6/23~24 depending on the weather forecast.
Intense Basic Alpine Climbing students have 1st priority. Next Basic students needing climb for credit. Then all eligible.
Route/Place
Whitman Crest/Fryingpan Glacier
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
- Crampons
- An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
- A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
- Webbing and accessory cords
- 6 straight gate carabiners
- 2 locking carabiners
- Large pear-shaped carabiner
- Belay device
- Climbing harness
- Helmet
- Chock pick (nut tool)
- Rescue pulley
- Fleece or puffy jacket
- Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
- Belay gloves
- Warm gloves or mittens
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