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The peaks of the Palisade Glacier cirque.

Palisades 7 Day
The Palisade region boasts the biggest glaciers in the Sierra. The North Palisade region is packed with alpine peaks that you would expect to find in parts of the European Alps. With five summits over 14,000’ you’ll see why mountaineers drool over the Palisades.  The likes of Norman Clyde, Jules Eichorn, and Glen Dawson spent loads of time climbing and exploring in this area.  

On our seven day program you will climb Temple Crag as well as several of the ranges breathtaking peaks.  Each climb has distinctive challenges but all of them require good all around skills (rock, ice, snow), and good physical condition.  After one trip into this slice of heaven you’re bound to be hooked. This is the comprehensive tour of the most rugged and exciting part of the High Sierra. 

Can't take this much time off work? Check out our 5 day tour!

Trip Itinerary | Prerequisites | Additional Information

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TRIP ITINERARY: Alps Trilogy

DAY 1

Meet for breakfast in Big Pine, gear check, distribute group gear, drive to trailhead (7,800’).  Hike to a camp in the 3rd lake area in the North of Big Pine Creek.

DAY 2

 

Climb one of the Celestial Aretes on Temple Crag

DAY 3

Pack up camp and move up to the Palisade Glacier.  There will be some training once camp is set up.

DAY 4

Climb one of the following: Mt. Sill, Polemonium, North Palisade Peak, Thunderbolt, Mt. Winchell

DAY 5

Climb

DAY 6

Climb

DAY 7

Possible shorter climb. Pack up camp and hike down to the car.

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Prerequisites:

  • Prior wilderness camping experience
  • Prior multi-pitch climbing experience to 5.7, and comfortable climbing 5.8 at altitude
  • Excellent physical fitness and stamina
  • Experience climbing steep snow and ice using ice axe and crampons

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TRIP DETAILS

2009 Dates:

August 17-23

Custom Dates

Trip Length:
7 days

Trip Difficulty:
Level 2

Cost:
$1610

Recommended Prior Local Climbs:
Mt. Whitney East Buttress

North Peak-North Couloir

Mt. Gilbert-North Couloir

Recommended Follow-up Climbs:
Mt. Conness-North Ridge (winter)                            Mt. Whitney-Mountaineers Route (winter)  Williamson/Tyndall (winter)