Classic Climb on the North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak in California

Follow Ryan and his professionally trained AMGA Guide to the infamous north ridge of Lone Pine Peak in the Sierra Nevadas of California.

+1 Days

Jun - Sep

High

Intermediate

Description

Take the next step in your climbing career on this unforgettable Sierra Nevada ascent! Don´t miss the incredible views throughout the entire climb of the North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak!

Set in the infamous Sierra Nevada mountains, you will be among some of the most popular climbing programs in all of the United States. Mountaineering and mountain climbing dominate the region, and the stunning John Muir Wilderness in Inyo National Forest can be appreciated that much more from sky high peaks.

This is where you will find our course. The North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak (12,944 feet) is absolutely gorgeous, and the complexity of the long climb only adds to the beauty. Traversing through the sharp ridges and enduring the routes will give you a strong sense of accomplishment once you complete the ascent.

While you are racking up the vertical feet (or meters) during this climb, you will have amazing views of the unrivaled Mt. Whitney about half-way through the trek. It is a good alternative to the East Face of Mt. Whitney and can even be done as a strenuous hike by taking the decent trail to the summit if you wish to.

Rated as a 5.6 Grade III, this trad climb is designed for you to develop your mountain talents on a challenging but doable course. Experienced climbers can knock this trip out in a long day, but I have designated an extra day or two for anyone who wants to really dig into this program and truly appreciate the magnitude of the experience.

If you are going to break this climb up, we can bivy near the Meysan Lakes or further up on the mountain for a night. I can tailor this trip to fit your abilities and needs, so let me know what you want to accomplish and we can go from there.

This climb has a modest grade, but it still requires a reasonable fitness level. And, as always, prior climbing experience is always a major asset.

Book this with me now and see what a real trad climb in California is all about! Don´t miss your chance to climb the North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak!

And if you want to see another climb in the Sierra Nevadas, I can guide you up Mt. Sill! Or we can have a rock-filled day at Joshua Tree!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Meeting point

Contact me upon booking and we can coordinate a meeting spot.

About the guide

Ryan

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Single Pitch Instructor

I am the founder of Golden State Guiding and an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor.

I have been climbing all over California for over 10 years from Joshua Tree and the High Sierra and from Yosemite to Owen's River Gorge. I enjoy climbing in all its forms but alpine starts, long approaches and high elevation gains are my favorite. The grueling days and long routes of the Sierras are where my heart lies.

At Golden State Guiding, we hold a valid permit to guide you legally in California´s Sierras. Golden State Guiding has only professional Guides trained by the AMGA who know all the ins and outs in these mountains and we´ll take you to all the best spots!

These are some of the spots where we can take you:
- Joshua Tree
- San Diego (Mission Gorge, Mount Woodson)
- Eastern Sierra (Lone Pine Peak, Mt Humphrey’s, Mt Emerson, Mount Sill, Bear Creek Spire, Laurel Mountain, Temple Crag, Crystal Crag, Cardinal Pinnacle, Iris Slab, Mammoth Lakes Basin, Clark Canyon)
- Red Rock

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English

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