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High Sierra Climbing 2nd Edition

Author: Chris McNamara and McKenzie Long
Routes  40 (click to see the complete route list)
Difficulty: 3rd Class -5.11c
Pages: 234 pages
Edition: 2nd edition, June 2013 


Key Highlights

c 14 more routes than the first edition
c Full color
c 60+ color action photos and route photos
c Now including snow routes
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New classic moderates fun for all skill levels


High Sierra Climbing Second Edition includes 40 of the best High Sierra alpine climbs ranging in difficulty from 3rd class to 5.11c. Most of these climbs are well-protected, 10-15 pitches long, and ascend some of the best alpine granite anywhere. Whether you plan to scramble up the 3rd class East Ridge of Mt. Russell, climb the 5.7 East Face of Mt. Whitney, or ascend the epic 18-pitch Sun Ribbon Arête, our guidebook will ensure you spend minimum time getting off-route and maximum time enjoying the climb.

14 New routes in the 2nd Edition:
- North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak
- Mithral Dihedral on Mount Russell
- Swiss Arete on Mt. Sill
- U Notch on North Palisade
- West Face of Cardinal Pinnacle
- Southeast Face of Mt. Emerson
- East Arete of Mount Humphreys
- North Buttress of Merriam Peak
- Southeast Face of Petite Griffon
- North Arete of Crystal Crag
- Southeast Face of Clyde Minaret
- Southeast Glacier Route on Mt. Ritter
- Extended Traverse on Matthes Crest
- Northeast Couloir on North Peak

Features available in both Print Books and eBooks:  
most accurate & detailed topos ever!
first ascent history
USGS maps for each climb
photos of the start of each route

approach and descent photos
detailed approach and descent beta
backcountry camping info
strategy and retreat beta

 

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Complete List of Included Climbs
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Route Name Formation Review
Mt. Whitney - Mountaineer's Route 3rd class - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Mountaineer's Route
3rd class, Mt. Whitney

The route disappears behind the ridge and follows the gully to the summit.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Mt. Whitney
N/A
3rd class
2 Star Rating
Matterhorn Peak - North Arete 5.7 - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
North Arete
5.7, Matterhorn Peak

The route as seen from the approach.
Photo:Brad Goya
Matterhorn Peak
6
5.7
3 Star Rating
Laurel Mountain - Northeast Gully 5.2 - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Northeast Gully
5.2, Laurel Mountain

The route as seen from Convict Lake.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Laurel Mountain
N/A
5.2
3 Star Rating
Eichorn's Pinnacle - West Pillar 5.9 - Tuolumne Meadows, California USA. Click for details.
West Pillar
5.9, Eichorn's Pinnacle

West Pillar as seen from the base.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Eichorn's Pinnacle
5
5.9
3 Star Rating
Keeler Needle - Harding Route 5.10c - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Harding Route
5.10c, Keeler Needle

The route as seen from the approach.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Keeler Needle
13
5.10c
3 Star Rating
Mt. Goode - North Buttress 5.9 - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
North Buttress
5.9, Mt. Goode

The route as seen from the final approach to the snowfield.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Mt. Goode
9
5.9
3 Star Rating
Incredible Hulk - Falling Dihedral Var. 5.10a - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Falling Dihedral Var.
5.10a, Incredible Hulk

The route as seen from the bivy spot.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Incredible Hulk
8
5.10a
3 Star Rating
Crystal Crag - North Arete 5.7 - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
North Arete
5.7, Crystal Crag

Crystal Crag Overview
Photo:Luke Lydiard
Crystal Crag
3
5.7
3 Star Rating
Lone Pine Peak - North Ridge 5.5 - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
North Ridge
5.5, Lone Pine Peak

The North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak.
Photo:Dan Mingori
Lone Pine Peak
N/A
5.5
3 Star Rating
Merriam Peak - North Buttress 5.10b/c - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
North Buttress
5.10b/c, Merriam Peak

The prominent North Buttress of Merriam Peak
Photo:Ryan Crochiere
Merriam Peak
10
5.10b/c
3 Star Rating
Mt. Ritter - Southeast Glacier Route 3rd Class - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Southeast Glacier Route
3rd Class, Mt. Ritter

Mt Ritter and Banner Peak overview.
Photo:McKenzie Long
Mt. Ritter
N/A
3rd Class
3 Star Rating
Tenaya Peak - Northwest Buttress 5.5 - Tuolumne Meadows, California USA. Click for details.
Northwest Buttress
5.5, Tenaya Peak


Photo:Greg Barnes
Tenaya Peak
14
5.5
4 Star Rating
Eichorn's Pinnacle - North Face 5.4 - Tuolumne Meadows, California USA. Click for details.
North Face
5.4, Eichorn's Pinnacle

The unreal summit of Eichorn Pinnacle.
Photo:Randy Spurrier
Eichorn's Pinnacle
1
5.4
4 Star Rating
Temple Crag - Venusian Blind 5.7 - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Venusian Blind
5.7, Temple Crag

The route as seen from Second Lake.
Photo:SP Parker
Temple Crag
11
5.7
4 Star Rating
Bear Creek Spire - Northeast Ridge 5.5 - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Northeast Ridge
5.5, Bear Creek Spire

The route as seen from above Dade Lake.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Bear Creek Spire
N/A
5.5
4 Star Rating
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