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Little Tahoma, Frying Pan and Whitman Glaciers June 15, 2002.
Little Tahoma, at 11,138 feet, is a sub-peak of Rainier and the third tallest peak in the state of Washington. Trailhead Co-ordinates: 46.8938, -121.5792 Open map in new window. Climbers will develop strong fundamental skills in snow and glacier climbing and receive an introduction to alpine rock climbing.
Sarver, a longtime outdoorsman, began climbing in 2016, along with his wife and son. He was on Little Tahoma as his first glacier climb, along with a team of seven … Little Tahoma is a fantastic next-step after a 3-Day Baker or a 3-Day Rainier climb due to the emphasis on teaching and the variety of terrain encountered on route to the airy summit. We took the snow up as far as it went to within about …
The sunrise over Little Tahoma was breathtaking. Rainier next to it, Little Tahoma would be one popular peak. Now we had our first views of Adams, Hood and the Goat Rocks. It was …
This TR was written in May, 2003, so the details are a little fuzzy. It was once a large volcano but the elements have eroded it down to what you see today. Once part of Mt. Mount Rainier Area -- NE - Sunrise/White River. I can see the track we are following breaking east and climbing up a dirty slope to a notch on the ridge above. Little Tahoma Climber's Log.
Glacier travel is required to summit this peak. The Little Tahoma Mountaineering Seminar is one of our most in depth, hands-on training programs and offers a generous amount of time to introduce and practice critical alpine climbing skills. Trip Basic Glacier Climb - Little Tahoma/East Shoulder.
At 11,138 feet, Little Tahoma is the third largest peak in Washington and a very enjoyable moderate alpine climb in Mount Rainier National Park.
Sort By: Viewing: 1-19 of 19. bluecappo - Jun 18, 2019 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2006 Little Tahoma is a mountain too, you know . Rainier, Little Tahoma is a serious climb none the less.
The East Shoulder is the standard route. The rock is so loose, in 1963 a massive chunk fell off the north side on to the Emmons glacier. 818' prominence.
2 day climb of Little Tahoma Crossing over to the Whitman was very easy, we roped up at the rocky crest between the two glaciers and began climbing the Whitman. The Little Tahoma Seminar is a great way to immerse yourself in the alpine environment for an extended period of time and learn how expedition climbing works intimately through practical application. It is actually a sub-peak of Mount Rainier but is not climbed often because most climbers choose to tackle the more popular Mount Rainier instead. Little Tahoma Map & Directions. Trailhead. This was another chapter in the continuing saga of "leave the house at O-dark-30 and start hiking at quarter to stupid early". I'm certain about the times because they were recorded with the pictures. Every time I climb Rainier I tell my buddies how great this climb was and get all kinds of flack - "What that little thing over there?".