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Basic Glacier Climb - Whitman Crest/Fryingpan Glacier

A late season one day glacier climb with spectacular views of Rainier and Tahoma.

Contacts

Mark Scheffer
Mark Scheffer
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Sep 22, 2018
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Glacier Climb
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 14.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,400 ft

6:30 am at frying Pan trailhead

This is a SIG climb for the glacier travel course but remaining spots will be available for online sign up when regular sign up opens on Sept 4.  

Route/Place

Whitman Crest/Fryingpan Glacier

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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 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
  • Chock pick (nut tool)
  • Rescue pulley
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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