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Mount Whitney Mountaineer's Route. Hard • 4.7 (545) Inyo National Forest. Photos (3,020) Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 8.8 miElevation gain 6,148 ftRoute type Out & back. Proceed cautiously on this 8.8-mile out-and-back trail near Lone Pine, California.
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Mt Whitney's Mountaineer's Route is the second most popular route up Mt Whitney. The climbing line takes you up a steep couloir that separates the northeast ridge from the east buttress of Mt Whitney. The route is rated class 3 because of the section from the notch to the summit.
Jan 22, 2022 · The ultimate guide to climbing Mount Whitney Mountaineer's Route - including how to prepare, highlights of the climb, where to camp and more!
Apr 14, 2016 · Overview. This is a great class 3 route to the summit of Mt. Whitney. This route is usually done in about three days, though more time can be taken to acclimate to the elevation. This route skirts the crowds of the Mt. Whitney Trail in favor of a more technical, but more rewarding approach.
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Mt. Whitney’s Mountaineers Route is a spectacular uncrowded climb to the highest point in the contiguous United States! Picturesque scenery and beautiful vistas are prevalent throughout. Mt. Whitney is attempted daily by 200+ people during the summer months via an 11-mile Main Mt. Whitney Trail.
Follow the main Whitney trail from the Whitney Portal for approx. 1 mile until reaching the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek. Turn uphill here and follow a steeper trail up the drainage and into the willows.
Mar 22, 2022 · How Hard is the Mountaineers Route Mt. Whitney? Mount Whitney (14,505 ft) is the tallest peak in the contiguous US and climbing the Mountaineer’s Route is not one to be taken lightly. Not only is the couloir steep, it’s at high altitude which can be a separate issue if your body is not used to it.
