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Basic Glacier Climb - Whitman Crest/Fryingpan Glacier

WHITMAN CREST/FRYINGPAN GLACIER (9,323 FT) 5,400 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN, DIFFICULTY: BASIC ALPINE CLIMB From Meany Crest proceed up Fryingpan Glacier. Aim to notch southeast (climber’s left) of 9,323 ft high point of Whitman Crest. From camp it is a 232° true north bearing to the notch, but crevasses will impede direct progress. Observe crevasses in map below in your planning process. From notch, scramble to summit which is marked on the map below. ******** EVERYRHING BELOW THIS LINE IS OUTDATED INFORMATION FROM ORIGINAL TRIP PLAN ******** Mentored climb for Alex Escalona. Priority climb For Alex/Joshua SIG. Basic Glacier Climb on less traveled glacier on Baker.

Contacts

Alex Escalona
Alex Escalona
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous 3, Technical 3, Snow Scramble, Basic Glacier Climb, Basic Rock Climb, Basic Alpine Climb, Intermediate Rock Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,778 ft
  • FULL, 1 on waitlist (8 capacity)
  • FULL (4 capacity)
  • Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
  • Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This will be a technical, strenuous basic climb with 8,100 ft gain.

Current students participating on this trip must have completed course requirements and passed all evaluations ahead of the trip.


We will be holding a conditioner climb early May to simulate this trip by going up and down Mt Si twice! Highly encourage all to attend, or share your GPX route suggesting  your preparedness for this trip :) https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/seattle-branch/committees/seattle-climbing-committee/course-templates/alpine-climbing-courses/basic-alpine-climbing-course/activities/seattle-basic-alpine-climbing-conditioner-mount-si-old-trail-6


Don't forget your helmets, picket, ice axe, crampons, and mountaineering boots! And most importantly bring your best energy, best attitude, and best A game. We are psyched to join you and lead you all successfully up the 🏔️ 😄

Shared via email with the final roster closer to the climb.

  • Saturday, leave Seattle and arrive at the TH, approach in, reach base camp, set camp, shut eyes
  • Sunday, 2am start, reach summit, walk back to camp, pack things, hike to the TH, reach TH by ~3pm, drive home
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
  • Belay device
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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