Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Whitman Crest/Fryingpan Glacier

Low-key, 2-day climb of Whitman in beautiful Mt. Rainier National Park. Kitsap students priority until June 10.

Sat, Jun 19, 2021 — Sun, Jun 20, 2021
Committee: Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
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: 14.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 5,500 ft
High Point Elevation: 9,323 ft
Pace: 1000ft/hr

Leadership Permission Required
Availability: FULL (5 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (3 capacity)
Registration Open: Tue, Jun 8, 2021 at 11:55 AM
Registration Closed: Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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Leader's notes

Two-day climb, with camping at Meany Crest.

Kitsap student priority until June 15. Exploratory climb for me.

Saturday - Get permits and blue bags. Carpool to TH (Fryingpan Creek/Summerland/Wonderland). Take the Wonderland up to Summerland and then the climbers' trail (probably under snow) to Meany Crest. Set up camp. Practice crevasse rescue.

Sunday - We will need to research whether this climb requires an alpine start. Schedule TBD, but don't schedule anything for that evening.

Meeting place and time

7:30am White River Ranger Station. $4 to me for permit.

Roster

Route/Place

Meany Crest

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270
Trails Illustrated Mount Rainier National Park
USGS Mt Rainier East
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