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Elevation: 14,245 ft
GPS: 36.5755, -118.2916
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Admins: Chris Owen, Lurk Er, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
Warning Access Issue: Certain Peaks: Access limited from May to October every year DetailsDrop down

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That huge thing next to Mt. Whitney....you can't miss it...

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Hike up as for Mt. Whitney utilzing the standard Whitney Trail, but at one mile take the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek,  via the Ebersbacher Ledges, Lower and Upper Boy Scout Lakes, but keep heading towards Keeler Peak rather than hammering up right to Iceberg Lake.

Bivouac amongst the boulders close to the face for the big routes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Keeler Needle

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5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
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Trad, Alpine 15 pitches
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5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b Trad, Alpine 15 pitches
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