Routes : North America : United States : California : Bishop and Eastern Sierra : Mt. Russell : East Ridge : East Arete
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Description:
Super cool long exposed arete. Class 3
Submitted by: moreriderthanaclimber on 2005-08-24
Views: 237
Route ID: 69138
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Flash ascent by:
Awesome 3rd class
Strong winds and cold hands
Added: 2009-10-07
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Second ascent by:
Mount Russell and Mount Carillon day climb
East approach of Carillon through Carillon Valley/ Class 3 snow/rock + traverse East Ridge of MT Russell/ Class 3 rock (ascent) – reached both summits. 18 hour RT day hike. FUN. Nuf said.
Added: 2007-10-04
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Onsight ascent by:
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The downclimb from Mithral Dihedral. Fantastically exposed!
Added: 2007-08-06
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Fantastic Route
Lots of unconsolidated snow on the north side of ridge, 20 degree temps, and winds of up to 40 mph made for a spicy outing. Fantastic climbing nevertheless. I'd like to return when it's more of a rock route.
Added: 2007-05-07
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OMFG
The best class 3 route I've ever done. I think I creamed in my pants.
Added: 2006-12-21
