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
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Route Name |
Formation |
|
|
Review |
| Red Dihedral 5.10b, Incredible Hulk
The route as seen from Maltby Lake.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
|
Incredible Hulk |
12 |
5.10b |
|
| Positive Vibrations 5.11a, Incredible Hulk
The route as seen from the bivy spot.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
|
Incredible Hulk |
13 |
5.11a |
|
|
Tenaya Peak |
14 |
5.5 |
|
| 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 |
|
| Northeast Gully 5.2, Laurel Mountain
The route as seen from Convict Lake.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
|
Laurel Mountain |
N/A |
5.2 |
|
| Northeast Couloir AI 2 4th Class, North Peak
The Northeast Couloir of North Peak.
Photo:Dan Mingori |
|
North Peak |
N/A |
AI 2 4th Class |
|
|
Mt. Conness |
12 |
5.6 |
|
| North Ridge 5.5, Lone Pine Peak
The North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak.
Photo:Dan Mingori |
|
Lone Pine Peak |
N/A |
5.5 |
|
| North Face 5.4, Eichorn's Pinnacle
The unreal summit of Eichorn Pinnacle.
Photo:Randy Spurrier |
|
Eichorn's Pinnacle |
1 |
5.4 |
|
| 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 |
|
| North Buttress 5.10b/c, Merriam Peak
The prominent North Buttress of Merriam Peak
Photo:Ryan Crochiere |
|
Merriam Peak |
10 |
5.10b/c |
|
| North Arete 5.8, Bear Creek Spire
The route from just above Dade Lake.
Photo:Chris McNamara |
|
Bear Creek Spire |
10 |
5.8 |
|
| North Arete 5.7, Matterhorn Peak
The route as seen from the approach.
Photo:Brad Goya |
|
Matterhorn Peak |
6 |
5.7 |
|
| North Arete 5.7, Crystal Crag
Crystal Crag Overview
Photo:Luke Lydiard |
|
Crystal Crag |
3 |
5.7 |
|
| 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 |
|
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