MOUNT RUSSELL ROCK CLIMBS
Fishhook Arete, 5.9
Mithral Dihedral, 5.10a
East Ridge, 3rd Class
14,094 feet
High Sierra, California - 2-3 days
Mount Russell, Rock Climbs Overview
Mount Russell is literally stacked with excellent alpine rock climbs. Mount Whitney’s 14,000 ft neighbor, it is approached via the same way. We guide the best off the best on Mount Russell from the easy 3rd class East Ridge to the challenging Mithral Dihedral. Whether your a hard core rock climber or a Sierra peak bagger, Mt. Russell has a climb for you. With impeccable rock quality, Mt. Russell is one of the more sought out rock climbing peaks in the High Sierra.
Fishhook Arete (5.9)
A classic of the High Sierra. A long and excellent rock climb.Mithral Dihedral (5.10a)
Don’t let the grade fool you. This is a strenuous 5.10a with some off width climbing. Really good!
The East Ridge, 3rd Class
One the best 3rd class routes in the Sierra. Can be done in 2 days from Upper Boy Scout Lake
We climb the Mount Russell climbs at a ratio of 1:2. The Fishhook Arete and the Mithral Dihedral are done in 3 days and the East Ridge can be done in 2-3 days. Contact us for more info!
SKILL & EXPERIENCE LEVEL
For Mithral Dihedral:
Previous climbing experience on multi pitch rock climbs and the ability to quickly and efficiently follow crack rock climbs up to 5.10b in difficulty is required. Excellent physical shape.
For Fishhook Arete:
Previous climbing experience on multi pitch rock climbs and the ability to quickly and efficiently follow crack rock climbs up to 5.9+ in difficulty is required. Excellent physical shape.
For the East Ridge:
Previous scrambling experience is highly recommended but not required. Off trail hiking experience on uneven terrain is required. Very good to excellent physical shape.
Recommended prior courses and trips:
DATES
Custom dates from July through mid-October
COST
Custom rates…contact us!
INCLUDES
Professional AMGA trained or certified mountain guides
Breakfast & dinner prepared by your guide
All technical gear such as harness, helmet, crampons & Ice axe if needed
Use of any camping gear such as backpack, sleeping, bag & Pad if needed.
Tents and all group gear
