Routes : North America : United States : California : Bishop and Eastern Sierra : Mt. Whitney : Mt. Whitney : Mountaineer's Route
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Description:
This route follows the gash just to the right of the East Butress. It is a fun, scrambling route that lies under the towering blocks of the East Butress route. There are several bouldery options along the walls of the route. Upon reaching the notch, if you go directly up to the left, there is some good soloing to be had. Early season this climb is snow and ice with some solid ice on the north face of Whitney above the notch.
Submitted by: polarwid on 2003-02-05
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Route ID: 13567
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Added: 2009-07-21
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Solo ascent by:
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Car-to-car solo.
Added: 2009-07-05
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Added: 2009-03-22
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Plan B.
Meant to do the East But, but was a bit cold/windy so we opted for the Mountaineer's Route. Still a bit exciting without ice tools when you round the corner after the gully, as the main trail that time of year is a frozen mess. Be prepared for a little class 4 if you do this in winter.
Added: 2009-03-07
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Snow, wind and freezing temps
San Diego to San Diego in a day (17 h total roundtrip). ~7:50 car2car from the portal in near winter conditions at the top. The MR gulley was windy and cold and took some extra time to climb compared to drier conditions. Snow was falling at a moderate rate at times, but visibility was still OK. Top chute was icy and somewhat difficult to get into from the notch (crampons).
Added: 2008-10-20
