Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)

Trip

Day Hike - Glacier Basin & Sunrise Loop

Loop hike on which we may encounter some fresh snow given this week's weather.

  • Sat, Sep 30, 2023
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Day Hiking
  • Adults
  • Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph
  • FULL, 1 on waitlist (7 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 8:00 AM
  • Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Trip will initially open to Tacoma Branch Conditioning Hiking Students.  Trip will open for registration to all Mountaineers, based on availability, 7-10 days prior to date of the hike.

Meeting location information will be sent to registered participants.

Route/Place

Glacier Basin (Mount Rainier)


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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