Basic Glacier Climb - Little Tahoma/East Shoulder

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Basic Glacier Climb - Little Tahoma/East Shoulder

Two-day climb on the standard route of Little T. We'll pick the best two weather days during the window so be flexible. Priority to Tacoma climb students needing this for graduation.

  • Fri, Jun 16, 2023 — Sun, Jun 18, 2023
  • Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Strenuous 3, Technical 3, Snow Scramble, Basic Glacier Climb, Basic Rock Climb, Basic Alpine Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 7,300 ft

Provided in email to participants

Mentored climb for Danny, please contact him for leader permission.  

Route/Place

Meany Crest



  • Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX

    Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270

    Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park

    USGS Mt Rainier East
  • See full route/place details.
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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 sleeping bag rated to +20 degrees or colder
  • A sleeping pad
  • 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
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
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