Trip

Basic Glacier Climb - Whitman Crest/Fryingpan Glacier

Late season Glacier climb for students of the Glacier Travel course.

Sat, Sep 23, 2023
Committee: Seattle Climbing
Activity Type: Climbing
Climbing Category: Basic Alpine
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous 3, Technical 3, Basic Glacier Climb
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 11.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft

Availability: 9 (9 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 3 (3 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

6:30am at the Frying Pan Creek Trailhead.

Leader's notes

Basic spots are reserved for the Glacier Travel course and will be filled by that courses leadership. Starting Sept 18th any open spots can be filled by basic climbing students. Contact the climb leader starting September 18th.

Rope leads contact the climb leader directly for sign.

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
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