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Elevation: 12,300 ft
GPS: 36.57404, -118.26141
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Shared By: Justin Tomlinson on Dec 9, 2013
Admins: Chris Owen, Lurk Er, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes
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The southeast face of Thor is strikingly beautiful and begs to be climbed. Seen from the hikers trail to Mt. Whitney it is hard not to trip over your feet as you stare at all the possible lines on this fetching mass.

Other than making a lasting impression in my mind and what I read in the RJ Secor High Sierra guide, I know nothing about this peak. I would be very curious to hear peoples impressions of the routes on this peak.

Routes here are mostly grade III and under, seems like a great place for an adventurous moderate, relatively close to the car. While others are continuing to trudge up to Whitney and Russell, you'd be roping up and likely have the peak to yourself.

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Hike the Whitney trail until you see Thor. I don't know anything about where to leave the trail. From photos and memory, it does appear to be quite a slog to the base of the routes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Thor Peak

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
WI2
 8
Boy Scout Falls
Ice, Alpine
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 10
The Stemwinder
Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Boy Scout Falls
 8
WI2 Ice, Alpine
The Stemwinder
 10
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
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