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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

White River Ranger station at 8

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

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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