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Basic Glacier Climb - Meany Crest

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Basic Glacier Climb - Meany Crest

WHITMAN CREST/FRYINGPAN GLACIER; Camping at Meany Crest

Contacts

Nathan Starr
Nathan Starr
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Sat, Jun 8, 2024 — Sun, Jun 9, 2024
  • Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Strenuous 3, Technical 3, Basic Glacier Climb
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,000 ft
  • Pace: 1,000 ft/hr

Kitsap Basic Student Priority until May 1.

Fun entry glacier climb. Overnighting at Meany Crest possibly on snow. Fun glissade off Meany Crest back to Summerland

White River Ranger station at 8

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
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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