Trip
Winter Scramble - Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)
Early season attempt of Mt Ruth. Modified destination due to avy conditions
- Info
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Contacts
Dave Schultz
Primary Leader
- Tue, May 23, 2017
- Tacoma Branch Alpine Scrambling Program
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Moderate
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- 3 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
USFS Ranger Staion, Enumclaw 6:30 am
Great glissade from Mount Ruth back to Glacier Basin. Park Service scheduled to open White River gate to vehicle traffic on 5/19, allowing us to drive to WR camp ground.
Route/Place
Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)
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Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX
Green Trails Mt Rainier East No. 270 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
- Mountaineering Boots
- Aggressive Snow shoes
Check with leader for any additional group gear or required equipment specific to trip location
Trip Reports