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Middle Palisade


Middle Palisade

Submitted By: 426 on Mar 6, 2007
Administrator: Chris Owen
Elevation: 14,012 feet

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The summit "crown" of Middle Pal.


Description 

Pretty secluded peak in the South Fork region of Big Pine drainage.

Alpine rock, fun but does have some choss factor. Spectacular summit.

Did not need crampons in July 2006. Should have had an axe, but was not necessary.


Getting There 

Same directions as for Norman Clyde peak. Once you are above Finger Lake it is obvious that you will cross a large bench area (usually snow covered). Work along or on the glacier to approach the start of the routes.



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Looking down the standard route (gully).

Looking down the standard route (gully).

Middle Pal on the left.  You can see the approach pretty clearly from this photo.

Middle Pal on the left. You can see the approach ...

Photo from the summit of Middle Pal (late summer 2003).

Photo from the summit of Middle Pal (late summer 2...

Camp at Brainard Lake.

Camp at Brainard Lake.

Just when you think you're bad-ass for climbing MIddle Pal in a day comes Peter Croft's entry: "From South Lake, Agazziz, Whinchell, Thunderbolt, Starlight, N. Pal, Polomonium, Sill, then big hike here. 5:20 p.m. Heading home."

Just when you think you're bad-ass for climbing MI...

The summit of Middle Palisade, July 2004.

The summit of Middle Palisade, July 2004.

Loo with a view, Middle Palisade, July 2004

Loo with a view, Middle Palisade, July 2004


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By cammo
Apr 14, 2008

This beautiful peak is too often overlooked. A great outing.