Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Little Tahoma/East Shoulder

This is a c2c trip up Little Tahoma, no camping.

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 — Sat, Jul 18, 2020
Committee: Seattle Climbing
Activity Type: Climbing
Climbing Category: Basic Alpine
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous 3, Technical 3, Snow Scramble, Basic Glacier Climb, Basic Rock Climb, Basic Alpine Climb
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 15.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 7,200 ft

Availability: FULL (4 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the Fryingpan Creek Trailhead. Start time TBD, likely midnight or 1:00am.

Leader's notes

This will be a moderate to fast pace trip with minimal breaks.

You will need a Mount Raininer climbing permit as we are going above 10,500', and you will need a park pass for entrance to the park.

The trip will be contingent on reaching at least Phase 2 of Safe Start Washington. See https://www.mountaineers.org/membership/the-mountaineers-covid-19-response for current details. As of now (5/22/20), guidelines include: carpooling not recommended; bring your own personal equipment, including first-aid kit and spare clothing/shelter; stay well within your ability level.

Route/Place

Meany Crest

Recommended Maps:
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.