The idea of climbing this Regular Route in Winter never saw us succeeding, but (at least in my mind) it is an interesting proposition. The route can be approached on skis from the low bench at the entrance to Lee Vining Canyon or via the long ski over Tioga Pass and the Glacier Canyon. The idea (in the late 80s) never got very far past planning stages for Miguel Carmona and me, but maybe somebody young reading this today might find the idea interesting. The Pillar faces mostly EAST and gets some sun in mid winter. The protection posibilities on the route would be ok even in winter time. Just a thought...
It was attached to Dana when I got co-ownership of this page. I think it should stay this way since most people go to Mt. Dana page to see all the attached routes (including ice climbs in Lee Vining etc). I am not sure Dana Plateau could be considered as a peak in general? It looks like a plateau with a ridge leading further to Dana. At least as you hike up it. I did not see any significant summit that I had any desire to hike up.
asmrz - May 22, 2007 1:46 pm - Voted 10/10
Third Pillar in WINTER ?The idea of climbing this Regular Route in Winter never saw us succeeding, but (at least in my mind) it is an interesting proposition. The route can be approached on skis from the low bench at the entrance to Lee Vining Canyon or via the long ski over Tioga Pass and the Glacier Canyon. The idea (in the late 80s) never got very far past planning stages for Miguel Carmona and me, but maybe somebody young reading this today might find the idea interesting. The Pillar faces mostly EAST and gets some sun in mid winter. The protection posibilities on the route would be ok even in winter time. Just a thought...
Noondueler - Feb 13, 2012 8:50 pm - Voted 10/10
3rd pillar additionWhy not put this on the Dana Plateau page?
Vitaliy M. - Feb 14, 2012 3:55 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: 3rd pillar additionIt was attached to Dana when I got co-ownership of this page. I think it should stay this way since most people go to Mt. Dana page to see all the attached routes (including ice climbs in Lee Vining etc). I am not sure Dana Plateau could be considered as a peak in general? It looks like a plateau with a ridge leading further to Dana. At least as you hike up it. I did not see any significant summit that I had any desire to hike up.