High Sierra Climbing

The second Edition to the definitive High Sierra rock guide brings you 40 of California's best granite routes, from 3rd class ridges to burly 5.11c test pieces. Most of these climbs are well-protected and 10-15 pitches long. Whether you plan to scramble up the East Ridge of Mt. Russell, climb the 5.7 East Face of Mt. Whitney, or ascend the epic 18-pitch Sun Ribbon Arête, this guidebook keeps you on route with detailed descriptions, topo maps, and gear recommendations. 

14 New routes in the 2nd Edition:
- North Ridge of Lone Pine Peak
- Mithral Dihedral on Mount Russell
- Swiss Arete on Mt. Sill
- U Notch on North Palisade
- West Face of Cardinal Pinnacle
- Southeast Face of Mt. Emerson
- East Arete of Mount Humphreys
- North Buttress of Merriam Peak
- Southeast Face of Petite Griffon
- North Arete of Crystal Crag
- Southeast Face of Clyde Minaret
- Southeast Glacier Route on Mt. Ritter
- Extended Traverse on Matthes Crest
- Northeast Couloir on North Peak