Wow, best rock ever. Did the route car to car and made it back for beer and burgers back at the store!
Travis_ - Sep 5, 2006 3:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2006
Rockwell variation-east ridge/south face
Great climb. First class 3. Loved the east ridge. Came down the south face, down to iceberg lake and down Whitney's Mountaineering route. Met OldManMike and the way up, joined the summit party and followed them down the south face.
jonhersh - Aug 31, 2006 10:51 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2004
Route Climbed: Fishhook Arete
Incredible climb. Thanks to my fried Dara for doing everything on lead. I was happy to go along for the ride and clean for him. The route description from Supertopo was great, as are the others we've used so far.
1st couple of pitches were very cold until the sun came around. Still glad we got an early start as we climb pretty slow and just got back to iceberg as it was getting dark.
gluballs - Aug 27, 2006 5:03 am Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2006
East Ridge from the Portal
The climb was amazing. Most exposed I've ever been without being roped up. The approach was horrendous though.
derbilly - Aug 17, 2006 6:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
East ridge
9th day of the Sierra Challenge. A nice climb except for the sandy slog up the Rockwell variation.
eggheadsherpa - Aug 16, 2006 5:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
East Ridge
Climbed with Kevin and mdash all day. We went up the Rockwell Variation (loose scree) and came down the chute by UBSL (very sandy, nice for a descent). I was worried about the exposure all day, and although it was intense for a few moments it really wasn't that bad. Great views of Whitney, Muir, Langley, and Williamson from the summit.
mdash, we couldn't have made it without your maps, thank you!
mdash - Aug 13, 2006 8:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
East Ridge
Thank goodness those 2 nice guys were nearby--I almost went up the wrong chute! Saw some Sierra Challenge folks--lost the trail on the ledges coming back with one of them. But then those 2 nice guys showed up again! Got a bloody palm from a banana-slip fall while running the last bit of the trail. All in all another glorious day in the Sierra. (Except that the East Ridge ate my Garmin eTrex GPS!)
soslaw - Aug 7, 2006 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2006
East Ridge
Good rock above the Russell-Corillion Col. IMO the Rockwell variation is the better ascent route. While still a scree sufferfest there are more opportunities to avoid it. First summit this year without thunder and lighting.
plume - Aug 5, 2006 1:31 am Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2006
Fish-hook arete
Fine climb indeed. Perfect weather. Left too early. Froze our fingers off until the sun came around the bend. Better to sleep in and have breakfast at Iceberg Lake than alpine start.
Fun day hike from the portal. Thunderheads didn't sway us to abandon the hike but we got caught in hail with lightning all around us on the scree slope down. Pictures and Trip Report
pvalchev - Jul 6, 2006 7:07 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2006
East Ridge
Solo trip, first time in the Sierra, absolutely gorgeous, with very fun ridge climbing! Tried to stay on the crest the whole way, ton of fun. Brought my approach shoes, left my pack at the base of the ridge, and scrambled up and down pretty quick. Did the Rockwell variation for approach and stuck to rock most of the way... glad I didn't take the normal sand/scree slope up, that thing would be painful! Camping at the lake was great too for a more laid back wilderness experience. The Fishhook Arete looks awesome, need to do that next! The Mithral Dihedral looks amazing too.. drooled over them.
tb00957 - Jun 21, 2006 10:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2005
East ridge
Fun route. No rope needed. Free of snow.
Bob Burd - Jun 17, 2006 12:41 am Date Climbed: May 7, 2006
From George Creek
Had hoped to climb the East Ridge of Carl Heller, but found too much snow. Climbed Tunnabora, Russell, and Carillon instead with Rick Kent. Trip Report
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: August 30, 2003
Packed in from the Portal and set up camp at Upper Boy Scout Lake. Three of us immediately set off for Russell. I remember, not particularly fondly, the gravel slope leading to the saddle between Russell and Mt. Carillon. But once on the ridge, it really gets fun. Marvelous 3d Class stuff, but with a chance to gawk at some serious exposure along parts of the route. The small summit makes it all the more fun. Must say I really dragged ass on our descent back to camp. But had to get some rest 'cause the next day we had Whitney to do.
Route Climbed: classic E ridge Date Climbed: July 2001
Awesome east ridge. Cliffs on left, slabs on right. Had to detour down slabby right side a little to avoid class 4/5 ground directly on ridge. Exhilerating ridgeline required 2-1/2 hrs of careful scrambling total from platuea and back. Great view of Whitney with a different perspective. Could see people on top of Whitney too.
Route Climbed: South Face Right Side Date Climbed: Sep 04, 2005
Beautiful day. A little chilly. The diagonal 3rd class climb to the ridge is fun. I was glad to have a printout of a photo (from this website) of that part with me to aid in the route finding. Up on the ridge, the traverse to the summit is casual except the mantle block - esp awkward downclimbing and unable to see the footholds. I lowered my pack off with a cordelette and then downclimbed. I descended the East ridge and encountered a party that had turned around b/c airy exposure on the ridge. Bumped into another hiker who turned around at the ridge. Not kosher for hikers - a modicum of technical experience and sangfroid is needed.
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: Sept 24 2005
We had beautiful weather on the day of the climb, but it appears the days leading up to our climb where unsettled as we found 2+ feet of snow on the ridge along with ice. To say the least we were not ready for winter mountaineering. Turned around 20 feet below east summit. A great day in the mountains none the less!
cagedalpinist - Sep 20, 2006 4:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2006
E Ridge BlastBeautiful weather. E. Ridge was classic views and great skyline climbing. Stayed to climb Whitney next day.
Bob Burd - Sep 15, 2006 4:53 am Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
North RidgeClimbed the North Ridge with Miguel Forjan on Day 9 of the Sierra Challenge. Trip Report
travelin_light - Sep 7, 2006 2:48 pm
Mithral Dihedral, Mount RusselWow, best rock ever. Did the route car to car and made it back for beer and burgers back at the store!
Travis_ - Sep 5, 2006 3:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2006
Rockwell variation-east ridge/south faceGreat climb. First class 3. Loved the east ridge. Came down the south face, down to iceberg lake and down Whitney's Mountaineering route. Met OldManMike and the way up, joined the summit party and followed them down the south face.
jonhersh - Aug 31, 2006 10:51 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2004
Route Climbed: Fishhook AreteIncredible climb. Thanks to my fried Dara for doing everything on lead. I was happy to go along for the ride and clean for him. The route description from Supertopo was great, as are the others we've used so far.
1st couple of pitches were very cold until the sun came around. Still glad we got an early start as we climb pretty slow and just got back to iceberg as it was getting dark.
gluballs - Aug 27, 2006 5:03 am Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2006
East Ridge from the PortalThe climb was amazing. Most exposed I've ever been without being roped up. The approach was horrendous though.
derbilly - Aug 17, 2006 6:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
East ridge9th day of the Sierra Challenge. A nice climb except for the sandy slog up the Rockwell variation.
eggheadsherpa - Aug 16, 2006 5:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
East RidgeClimbed with Kevin and mdash all day. We went up the Rockwell Variation (loose scree) and came down the chute by UBSL (very sandy, nice for a descent). I was worried about the exposure all day, and although it was intense for a few moments it really wasn't that bad. Great views of Whitney, Muir, Langley, and Williamson from the summit.
mdash, we couldn't have made it without your maps, thank you!
mdash - Aug 13, 2006 8:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
East RidgeThank goodness those 2 nice guys were nearby--I almost went up the wrong chute! Saw some Sierra Challenge folks--lost the trail on the ledges coming back with one of them. But then those 2 nice guys showed up again! Got a bloody palm from a banana-slip fall while running the last bit of the trail. All in all another glorious day in the Sierra. (Except that the East Ridge ate my Garmin eTrex GPS!)
soslaw - Aug 7, 2006 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2006
East RidgeGood rock above the Russell-Corillion Col. IMO the Rockwell variation is the better ascent route. While still a scree sufferfest there are more opportunities to avoid it. First summit this year without thunder and lighting.
plume - Aug 5, 2006 1:31 am Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2006
Fish-hook areteFine climb indeed. Perfect weather. Left too early. Froze our fingers off until the sun came around the bend. Better to sleep in and have breakfast at Iceberg Lake than alpine start.
bechtt - Jul 12, 2006 9:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2006
East RidgeFun day hike from the portal. Thunderheads didn't sway us to abandon the hike but we got caught in hail with lightning all around us on the scree slope down. Pictures and Trip Report
pvalchev - Jul 6, 2006 7:07 am Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2006
East RidgeSolo trip, first time in the Sierra, absolutely gorgeous, with very fun ridge climbing! Tried to stay on the crest the whole way, ton of fun. Brought my approach shoes, left my pack at the base of the ridge, and scrambled up and down pretty quick. Did the Rockwell variation for approach and stuck to rock most of the way... glad I didn't take the normal sand/scree slope up, that thing would be painful! Camping at the lake was great too for a more laid back wilderness experience. The Fishhook Arete looks awesome, need to do that next! The Mithral Dihedral looks amazing too.. drooled over them.
tb00957 - Jun 21, 2006 10:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2005
East ridgeFun route. No rope needed. Free of snow.
Bob Burd - Jun 17, 2006 12:41 am Date Climbed: May 7, 2006
From George CreekHad hoped to climb the East Ridge of Carl Heller, but found too much snow. Climbed Tunnabora, Russell, and Carillon instead with Rick Kent. Trip Report
Augie Medina - Feb 10, 2006 1:51 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: August 30, 2003Packed in from the Portal and set up camp at Upper Boy Scout Lake. Three of us immediately set off for Russell. I remember, not particularly fondly, the gravel slope leading to the saddle between Russell and Mt. Carillon. But once on the ridge, it really gets fun. Marvelous 3d Class stuff, but with a chance to gawk at some serious exposure along parts of the route. The small summit makes it all the more fun. Must say I really dragged ass on our descent back to camp. But had to get some rest 'cause the next day we had Whitney to do.
sprosseda - Jan 25, 2006 5:38 pm
Route Climbed: classic E ridge Date Climbed: July 2001Awesome east ridge. Cliffs on left, slabs on right. Had to detour down slabby right side a little to avoid class 4/5 ground directly on ridge. Exhilerating ridgeline required 2-1/2 hrs of careful scrambling total from platuea and back. Great view of Whitney with a different perspective. Could see people on top of Whitney too.
graham - Nov 25, 2005 3:08 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: Aug-22-04Beautiful & classic route. My 1st class 3 route after many years off the rock. Felt good to feel the old body move over rock again.
Streetly - Sep 29, 2005 9:45 pm
Route Climbed: South Face Right Side Date Climbed: Sep 04, 2005Beautiful day. A little chilly. The diagonal 3rd class climb to the ridge is fun. I was glad to have a printout of a photo (from this website) of that part with me to aid in the route finding. Up on the ridge, the traverse to the summit is casual except the mantle block - esp awkward downclimbing and unable to see the footholds. I lowered my pack off with a cordelette and then downclimbed. I descended the East ridge and encountered a party that had turned around b/c airy exposure on the ridge. Bumped into another hiker who turned around at the ridge. Not kosher for hikers - a modicum of technical experience and sangfroid is needed.
danman3156 - Sep 26, 2005 1:00 am
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: Sept 24 2005We had beautiful weather on the day of the climb, but it appears the days leading up to our climb where unsettled as we found 2+ feet of snow on the ridge along with ice. To say the least we were not ready for winter mountaineering. Turned around 20 feet below east summit. A great day in the mountains none the less!