High Sierra Climbing

by McNamara, Chris

• ISBN13: 9780967239187
• ISBN10: 0967239184
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Supertopo

Summary

Over 20 of the best High Sierra alpine climbs ranging in difficulty from 3rd class to 5.11c, most well-protected and 10-15 pitches long. 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 Arete, this guidebook will ensure you spend minimum time getting off-route and maximum time enjoying the climb.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	7	(4)
Introduction	11	(22)
Free Climbing Ratings	28	(1)
Cam Sizes by Brand	29	(1)
Understanding the Maps	30	(1)
High Sierra Overview Map	31	(2)
Mt. Whitney	33	(18)
East Face, 5.7	40	(6)
East Buttress, 5.7	46	(4)
Mountaineer's Route, 3rd class	50	(1)
Keeler Needle	51	(5)
Harding Route, 5.10c	52	(4)
Mt. Russell	56	(8)
Fishhook Arête, 5.9	59	(3)
East Ridge, 3rd class	62	(2)
Charlotte Dome	64	(9)
South Face, 5.8	68	(5)
Temple Crag	73	(13)
Venusian Blind, 5.7	76	(2)
Moon Goddess Arête, 5.8	78	(4)
Sun Ribbon Arête, 5.10a	82	(4)
Mt. Goode	86	(6)
North Buttress, 5.9	89	(3)
Bear Creek Spire	92	(11)
North Arête, 5.8	96	(3)
Northeast Ridge, 5.5	99	(4)
Laurel Mountain	103	(5)
Northeast Gully, 5.2	106	(2)
Third Pillar of Dana	108	(4)
Regular Route, 5.10b	110	(2)
Cathedral Peak	112	(6)
Southeast Buttress, 5.6	114	(4)
Eichorn's Pinnacle	118	(4)
West Pillar, 5.9	119	(3)
Matthes Crest	122	(6)
Traverse from S to N, 5.7	124	(4)
Tenaya Peak	128	(4)
Northwest Buttress, 5.5	129	(3)
Mt. Conness, North Ridge	132	(6)
North Ridge, 5.6	135	(3)
Mt. Conness, W Ridge/SW Face	138	(8)
West Ridge, 5.6	140	(3)
Southwest Face, 5.10c	143	(3)
Matterhorn Peak	146	(4)
North Arête, 5.7	148	(2)
Incredible Hulk	150	(18)
Sun Spot Dihedral, 5.11b	154	(2)
Positive Vibrations, 5.11a	156	(4)
Red Dihedral, 5.10b	160	(4)
Falling Dihedral, 5.10a	164	(4)
Appendix
Climbs by Rating	168	(1)
Climbs by Name	169