Mt. Russell

Routes on Mount Russell - with descent for Mithril...

Description 

At 14,088 ft (4,294 m), Mt. Russell is the 7th highest peak in California, and one of 15 above 14,000' in the state.

Getting There 

Approach from Whitney Portal via the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek. This is the same approach used for the East Face, East Buttress, and Mountaineer's Routes on Mt. Whitney.

If overnighting, you must obtain a wilderness permit for the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek by following a specific set of procedures outlined on the forest service's website.

Allow about 5 hours from Whitney Portal to Iceberg Lake if carrying full packs with overnight gear.

Featured Route For Mt. Russell

East Arete 3rd  CA : High Sierra : Mt. Russell

Day 1, hike from Whitney Portal to camp at Upper Boy Scout Lake. Day 2 Do climb. Day 3 Hike back to Whitney Portal. Ascend the scree slope north of the lake to the Russell-Carillon Col. Head West up the ridge, keeping to the right where necessary to reach the East summit of Russell. Traverse the summit ridge, mostly on the right until reaching the West summit....[more]

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BETA PHOTO: Mt. Russell. The Fishhook Arete follows the line ...	BETA PHOTO: Mt Russell	Contemplating Mt. Russell from the summit of Whitn...