Name: Little Tahoma via the Whitman and Frying Pan Glaciers
Rating: 4.0

Little Tahoma via the Whitman and Frying Pan Glaciers

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Avalanche risk for Feb 22, 2019: Considerable

Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route-finding and conservative decision-making essential. Natural avalanches possible; human-triggered avalanches likely.

Full forecast for NWAC: WA Cascades West, South — Brought to you by Northwest Avalanche Center

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“A long traversing ski descent of Little Tahoma with great views of Mt. Rainier.”

— Vikram Sahney

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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Need to Know

Crevasse rescue knowledge and gear are essential

Description

Largely follow the ascent route while keeping a careful eye on potential crevasses. Ski as far as the snow will take you before catching the Wonderland Trail along Frying Pan Creek back to your car.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Mount Rainier National Park

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Vik Sahney ascending an icy steep section enrou…

Vik Sahney descending from Little Tahoma (note…

Prior to the ski transition, hiking through pat…

Skinning up towards Little Tahoma with Mt. Rain…

7.2 Miles 11.6 Kilometers Ski Line	29' 9 m Ascent -5,616' -1,712 m Descent
15% Avg Slope (8°) 72% Max Slope (36°)	9,423' 2,872 m High 3,836' 1,169 m Low

Little Tahoma via the Whitman and Frying Pan Glaciers

7.2 Miles 11.6 Kilometers

Ski Line

29' 9 m

-5,616' -1,712 m

15%

72%

9,423' 2,872 m

3,836' 1,169 m

Shared By Vikram Sahney

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