Trip
Basic Glacier Climb - Whitman Crest/Fryingpan Glacier
This will be a one day glacier climb to Whitman Crest.
- Info
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- Sat, Jun 30, 2018
- Tacoma Basic Alpine Climbing
- Climbing
- Basic Alpine
- Adults
- Basic Glacier Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 14.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 5,400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,323 ft
- FULL, 4 on waitlist (8 capacity)
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will be meeting at the White River Entrance/Ranger Station of Mount Rainier National Park at 0600am.
There is a park entrance fee, but no climbers permit as we are not going above 10,000ft. I will bring one rope per 3 climbers.
We will need to bring a stove, fuel, one sleeping bag and mat and emergency tarp/blanket. All can be discussed via email.
Whitman Crest/Fryingpan Glacier
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USGS Mt Rainier East
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
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
- Rescue pulley
- Fleece or puffy jacket
- Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
- Warm gloves or mittens