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Elevation: 13,532 ft
GPS: 37.14262, -118.53056
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Shared By: fossana on Jul 29, 2010
Admins: Chris Owen, Lurk Er, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes

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First climbed in 1926 by Norman Clyde, Cloudripper offers a range of climbing options from walk-ups to scrambles. It's close proximity to the South Lake trailhead make it an ideal choice for early season or when you're not quite up for a death march. A longer but easier option is available from Glacier Lodge.

Routes include:

E Ridge - Class 2

N Slope - Class 2

W Chute - Class 3

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West Chute or North Slope

From central Bishop head W on highway 168 (aka W Line Street) ~15 miles to the South Lake Road turn-off. Turn left and continue another 6 miles to the trailhead parking lot. Bear boxes and bathrooms are available.

East Ridge

From Central Big Pine take the Glacier Lodge road ~12 miles to its end. Dayhikers can park directly at the trailhead. Overnight hikers need to 0.5 miles earlier or pay to park at the Glacier Lodge lot ($5 as of July 2010). There are also bear boxes and bathroom at the trailhead.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Cloudripper

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3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a
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West Chute
Trad, Alpine
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West Chute
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3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Trad, Alpine
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