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Mt. Conness

Submitted By: Mike Morley on Jun 24, 2007
Administrator: Greg Opland
Elevation: 12,590 feet
Latitude: 37.9672  Longitude: -119.3192 
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BETA PHOTO: The SW Face of Mt. Conness


Description 

Mt. Conness (named after former California senator John Conness) straddles Yosemite National Park and Inyo National Forest, forming the eastern border of the Park. It is the third highest peak in Yosemite National Park (first is Mt. Lyell at 13,114 ft, second is Mt. Dana at 13,061 ft). The Conness Glacier lies to the east.


Getting There 

The most direct way to approach both the North Ridge and West Ridge routes is from the trailhead at Saddlebag Lake (10,060'). A longer approach from Tuolumne Meadows to Young Lakes is also possible. Allow a minimum of 2 hours for the approach.



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Pitch 1 is wet

South West Face (Harding) Route 5.10c  CA : Yosemite National Park : Mt. Conness
Considering the rock quality in a couple sections, a few insecure moves and the wide crack, that would be a burly solo! I can't decide what is more sick...Peter Croft's onsight solo or Walt Shipley's after doing the route roped and knowing what to expect!!The route is exciting and physical and a must do for the High Sierra tick list. Pitch 1: 3 options...Center option is a groove to a roof (slightly loose) (9+, 115').Pitch 2: Easiest free version...[more]


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Mt. Conness on the approach from Saddlebag Lake.

BETA PHOTO: Mt. Conness on the approach from Saddlebag Lake.

Conness Glacier

BETA PHOTO: Conness Glacier

Looking back down the Conness Lakes drainage to the east.

BETA PHOTO: Looking back down the Conness Lakes drainage to th...