The Sierra Nevada provides an endless source of scrambles (non-technical climbs) for the amateur enthusiast, along with some of the most technically challenging climbs in the world. This club is intended for discussions of Sierra peakbagging adventures, from the walk-ups to the technically difficult. Boots, backpacks, ice axe, crampons, skis, and snowshoes - class 1-5 climbs. All skill levels welcome!
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Tom Becht on The Sphinx - Kings Canyon NP, May 23, 2009
My five day trip got cut to three before it started, and after doing Volunteer today I cut it down to just the one day. When I started at midnight out of Twin
... As Bob says, Bago is easy and has very nice views. A little further away but also worthwhile would be either East Vidette or Deerhorn. The final scramble
Mt. Bago is a nice easy climb (class 2) with only a bit of annoying scree, but mostly easy cross-country travel. Great views, too. A bit longer would be a
Hi all, Headed to Kersarge Pass .. probably camping at Charlotte Lake F/S this week. What's a good class 2/3 peak scramble to day-hike from that area...