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East Ridge

3rd, Trad, Alpine, 2500 ft (758 m), Grade II,  Avg: 3.5 from 2 votes
FA: unknown
California > High Sierra > 10 - Taboose, S… > Mt Ruskin

Description

A scramble above treeline with great views all around. There is one spot that seemed a bit more difficult to me, maybe 4th class, but consensus is 3rd.

Location

From Lake 11,520’ , south of the ridge. Gain the east ridge and follow to the summit.

Protection

Scramble

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Mount Ruskin. Photo taken on approach from Taboose Pass.
[Hide Photo] Mount Ruskin. Photo taken on approach from Taboose Pass.
East Ridge of Mount Ruskin from the JMT
[Hide Photo] East Ridge of Mount Ruskin from the JMT
East Ridge track.
[Hide Photo] East Ridge track.
Final section of the East Ridge.
[Hide Photo] Final section of the East Ridge.
Looking down much of the East Ridge.
[Hide Photo] Looking down much of the East Ridge.
East Ridge of Mount Ruskin
[Hide Photo] East Ridge of Mount Ruskin
East Ridge of Mount Ruskin
[Hide Photo] East Ridge of Mount Ruskin
East Ridge looking east toward Taboose Pass.
[Hide Photo] East Ridge looking east toward Taboose Pass.
East Ridge looking toward summit.
[Hide Photo] East Ridge looking toward summit.

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Brendan Cathcart
Bishop, CA
 
[Hide Comment] Once on the ridge, 3rd class doesn't get much better than this. Perfect rock from bottom to top. Tiny little summit. Similar in length and quality to Russell's East Ridge. Aug 11, 2024