Whitman Crest (9323')/Fryingpan Glacier

First I must caveat this hike/skin/ski with a caution from “Guide to 100 peaks in Mt. Rainier National Park.”

This is a climb and is serious in places. It can be dangerous without requisite skills and equipment.

Any travel on glaciers should be approached with caution. That said, on June 15, 2019 I set out to tag Whitman Crest (9323’) and ski the Fryingpan Glacier on a beautiful spring day. The Fryingpan Glacier is accessed by hiking above Summerland to Meany Crest (7280’) and ascending the Fryingpan Glacier. Little Tahoma dominates the view with Mt. Rainier hiding behind. The hike was somewhat strenuous but the ski was glorious. Stats: 12 miles/5400’. The Whitman Crest blog post can be accessed here.