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Elevation: 14,088 ft 4,294 m
GPS: 36.59, -118.291
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Shared By: Mike Morley on Mar 5, 2006
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At 14,088 ft (4,294 m), Mt. Russell is the 7th highest peak in California.

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Approach from Whitney Portal.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mt. Russell

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a
 143
● East Arete
Trad, Alpine
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 238
● Fishhook Arête
Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 187
● Mithril Dihedral
Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 43
● Star Trekkin'
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 20
● Bloody Corner
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 50
● Western Front
Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● East Arete
 143
3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Trad, Alpine
● Fishhook Arête
 238
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, Alpine 8 pitches
● Mithril Dihedral
 187
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
● Star Trekkin'
 43
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
● Bloody Corner
 20
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
● Western Front
 50
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
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View of Mount Russell from Whitney-Russell Pass
View of Mount Russell from Whitney-Russell Pass
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Diana at the west side of the south face, Mithral Dihedral and Fishhook Arete prominent.
Diana at the west side of the south face, Mithr…
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Mt. Russell from the summit of Whitney
Mt. Russell from the summit of Whitney
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Routes on Mount Russell - with descent for Mithril and Fishhook.
Routes on Mount Russell - with descent for Mith…
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Mt. Russell as seen from the summit of Whitney
Mt. Russell as seen from the summit of Whitney
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The East Ridge and North (or Northeast) Face of Mt. Russell.
The East Ridge and North (or Northeast) Face of…
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Mt Russell from Iceberg Lake
Mt Russell from Iceberg Lake
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Hopping over the ridge separating Iceberg Lake and the base of Mt Russell
Hopping over the ridge separating Iceberg Lake…
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Mt.Russell seen from the summit of Mt.Whitney
Mt.Russell seen from the summit of Mt.Whitney
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Nearly 360 panorama from the East Summit of Russell. In the center of the photo is Whitney. To the right of Whitney in the foreground is the West (true) Summit. What a breathtaking scene it was!
Nearly 360 panorama from the East Summit of Rus…
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Mt. Whitney and Mt. Russell from the top of the steep talus approaching Russell's East Ridge
Mt. Whitney and Mt. Russell from the top of the…
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Routes of Mt. Russell. As seen from base.
Routes of Mt. Russell. As seen from base.
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