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Elevation: 14,012 ft
GPS: 37.07, -118.47 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

Pretty secluded peak in the South Fork region of Big Pine drainage.

Alpine rock, fun but does have some choss factor. Spectacular summit.

Check conditions regarding need for crampons/ice axe.

Getting There

Same directions as for Norman Clyde peak. Once you are above Finger Lake it is obvious that you will cross a large bench area (usually snow covered). Work along or on the glacier to approach the start of the routes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Middle Palisade

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3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a
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● Northeast Face
Trad, Alpine
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● Northeast Face
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3rd 1- 1 I 1 M 1a Trad, Alpine
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Just when you think you're bad-ass for climbing MIddle Pal in a day comes Peter Croft's entry: "From South Lake, Agazziz, Whinchell, Thunderbolt, Starlight, N. Pal, Polomonium, Sill, then big hike here. 5:20 p.m. Heading home."
Just when you think you're bad-ass for climbing…
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Photo from the summit of Middle Pal (late summer 2003).
Photo from the summit of Middle Pal (late summe…
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Middle Palisade on the left, as seen from the summit of Temple Crag.
Middle Palisade on the left, as seen from the s…
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Middle Pal on the left. You can see the approach pretty clearly from this photo.
Middle Pal on the left. You can see the approa…
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Downclimbing the northeast face in October
Downclimbing the northeast face in October
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Headed up Middle Pal in October, some snow on route
Headed up Middle Pal in October, some snow on r…
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Early morning looking down on Finger Lake.
Early morning looking down on Finger Lake.
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Finger Lake and The Thumb
Finger Lake and The Thumb
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Finger Lake in the still morning.
Finger Lake in the still morning.
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Finger Lake at noon.
Finger Lake at noon.
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Middle Palisade
Middle Palisade
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Morning alpenglow as seen from Finger Lake.
Morning alpenglow as seen from Finger Lake.
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