Hi all,
I am heading out to the Sierras for the next few days, and I had wanted to do Mt. Russell's East Ridge at some point. Since I am only out for 4 days, my original plan was to do it on Saturday; however, I was unaware until just recently that you need a permit to approach via the North Fork of Lone Pine trail. Is there another approach from the East that would allow me to do the East Ridge without having to get a permit? I'd be more interested in this than in trying to alter my schedule completely. Thanks.
Matt