North American Classic Climbs

Mount Whitney

East Face

Description

Climbers*

Photo*

Date

24B17

24B17

The Southern Sierras, taken from across the Owens Valley, where the range produces a desert due to the rain shadow effect. Mt. Whitney is the high peak in the middle.

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GC

12/27/96

24D18

24D18

Mt. Whitney and surrounding peaks from the Alabama Hills, sunrise.

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GC

12/28/96

24D19

24D19

Another sunrise shot with the moon.

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GC

12/28/96

CD01

CD01

Forest Service HQ in Lone Pine, where your trip begins (note permitting requirements!)

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CD

9/03

11L16

11L16

The lower section of the trail from Whitney Portal (8400') goes up the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek. Switchbacks on the road are visible below.

RK, LG

GC

9/12/80

CD02

CD02

Looking up towards the Ebersbacher Ledges from the south side of the creek.

GD

CD

9/03

CD03

CD03

Lower Boy Scout Lake on the approach hike.

GD

CD

9/03

CD04

CD04

Glacial slabs on the approach.

GD

CD

9/03

CD05

CD05

Looking down at the Clyde's Meadow.

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CD

9/03

11L19

11L19

Reaching the basin under the East Face where the trail largely disappears.

LC

GC

9/12/80

11M15

11M15

Almost to camp at Iceberg Lake. The East Face route starts on the right ridge and gradually traverses out onto the face.

LG,LC,DS

GC

9/12/80

CD06

CD06

Iceberg Lake.

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CD

9/03

CD07

CD07

Camp at iceberg Lake.

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CD

9/03

CD08

CD08

Iceberg Lake from high on Mt. Whitney.

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CD

9/03

CD09

CD09

Iceberg Lake from Mt. Russell to the northeast.

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CD

9/03

11M10R

11M10R

The NE side of Whitney, taken from Iceberg Lake, with the route and features marked (see large image.)

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GC

9/12/80

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