Sierra Nevada
Climbing – 14ers
Mt Russell, Mt Muir, Mt Langley, White Mountain
Mt Russell 14,094
$1,725.00 Per Person
1:2 Guide to Guest Ratio
3 day / 2 nights
Mt Russell 14,094 ft. is a massive peak just north of Mount Whitney. The 7th tallest peak in California is probably best known for having the state’s best Sierra Nevada climbing. Routes include: East Ridge 4th Class – Widely considered the best 4th class route in the Sierra. Fishhook Arete, 5.9 – A stunning arete twists around the southern boundary of the summit, with nine pitches of alpine climbing.
Mithril Dihedral, 5.10a – Climbing the southwest corner of Mt Russell to the west of the Fishhook Arete.
Mt Muir 14,018
$1,725.00 Per Person
1:2 Guide to Guest Ratio
3 day / 2 nights
Mt Muir, 14,018 ft., is just south of Mt Whitney and can be climbed in conjunction with an ascent of Mt Whitney and can be approached via the Whitney trail with a short section of 3rd class climbing. The east side of Mt Muir is a near-vertical cliff about 1,400 ft high and can be climbed via a more technical route 4/5 class, the north side of the east buttress. Note: Special permission is required for us to guide this route, contact us early in the climbing season – June-September.
Mt Langley 14,032
$1,725.00 Per Person
1:2 Guide to Guest Ratio
3 day / 2 nights
Sierra Nevada Climbing – Mt Langley via the Regular Route (class 2-3) from New Army Pass. This climb is a great way to explore and climb the 9th highest mountain in California. A fantastic ascent for the beginning mountaineer or intermediate backpacker who wants to climb this peak with fantastic views of the Sierra Nevada backcountry. An alpine route involving rock scrambling, cross-country hiking, and a short bit of roped climbing.
White Mountain 14,252
$675.00 Per Person
1:2 Guide to Guest Ratio
1 day standard,
2 day option – call for quote
White Mountain, 14,252 ft, is the highest peak in the White Mountains of California, the third highest mountain in the state after Mt Whitney and Mt Williamson. It is the only fourteener in the contiguous United States, not in the Rocky Mountains, the Cascade Range, or the Sierra Nevada. Several routes exist, including a day hike to the summit just past the altitude research station or long ridge climbs from the north and west. Give us a call to discuss the options.
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