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Treasure Peak

California > High Sierra > 06 - Little Lakes Val…

Description

This conspicuous black striped peak was obviously the "victim" of heavy glaciation in the last ice age, being immediately east of a group of big alpine peaks, and more than likely poking out of a huge ice-field. As such, while not having the classic lines, it's more or less a nunatak.

The west summit is the higher point and there is a spectacular view of the Abbot group and Bear Creek Spire from here.

Getting There

Various approaches. For the Southwest Ridge camp at Treasure Lakes and hike/scramble up to Treasure Saddle (12,480+).

Routes from Left to Right

4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
 5
Southwest Ridge
Trad, Alpine
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Southwest Ridge
 5
4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b Trad, Alpine

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Sarah climbing from the west to the east summit.
[Hide Photo] Sarah climbing from the west to the east summit.
Treasure Peal seen from the Abbot Glacier.
[Hide Photo] Treasure Peal seen from the Abbot Glacier.

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sean o
Northern, NM
[Hide Comment] IMHO the best climbing on this peak is the 4th class traverse from the east to west summit. Generally good rock and great exposure. Aug 16, 2016