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| East Face   | 
| Page Type: Route Location: California, United States, North America Lat/Lon: 37.42700°N / 118.765°W Route Type: Scrambling, Skiing Season: Spring, Summer, Fall Time Required: Half a day Difficulty: Class 2
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| Page By: Bob Burd Created/Edited: Oct 3, 2003 / Mar 5, 2006 Object ID: 158978 Hits: 1584 Loading... Page Score: 83.33% - 3 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
ApproachThis is the fastest route up to Mt. Starr. From the Mosquito Flat TH, hike up the Mono Pass trail for about 1/2 mile. Leave the trail anywhere that looks interesting in this broad stretch along the East Face.
Route DescriptionThere is no predefined route or routes on the East Face. It is quite broad, perhaps half a mile wide at the base, and almost starting point can be used. Many interesting class 3 routes can be found as alternatives on this face, along with difficult but short class 4-5 sections if looking for more of a challenge. The East Face is more interesting than taking the trail to Mono Pass, but that isn't saying a whole lot. Most will find the route somewhat of a slog when free of snow. Perhaps its best attraction is as a backcountry ski/snowboard line. Any of several broad chutes make for fine descents when snow-filled and avalanche danger is minimal.
Essential GearNone needed.
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