Tatoosh Traverse

[vraddict]

Hi-

I'm looking for 1 or 2 people to join me on a traverse of the Tatoosh range on the south side of Rainier. Depending on the road conditions there are a couple options for approach. Either slog it up to Longmire (bicycle?) and make the first ascent up Eagle Peak, and continue from there, or start out on the Southwest side of the range on FR 5290 and taking the trail up past Bum Springs, with a return possible on FR 52 along Johnson Creek (bicycle back to start, or two cars). Personally I like the latter option a little better. I'm thinking this would probably be a 3 day trip, but I'm sure it's possible to do in 2, but I see no need to rush, especially if there's good weather.

 

For a few of the peaks there is some 4th and easy 5th class climbing, so hard hat and rope will be necessary. I have a 45 Meter rope. I would like to go sometime in the next few weeks, and my schedule is pretty flexible with a little bit of notice.

 

Here's a couple of links with a trip report and little information:

http://ericsbasecamp.net/trips/Tatoosh1/Tatoosh1.htm

http://ericsbasecamp.net/trips/Tatoosh2/Tatoosh2.htm

 

Also the Cascade Alpine guide has some route information on pages 128-130.

 

I'm in Tacoma, but I get up to Seattle frequently so I can meet up there with anyone who might be interested in this little adventure.

 

Cheers

--David

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