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.

Did not need crampons in July 2006. Should have had an axe, but was not necessary.

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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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."
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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 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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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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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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From Finger Lake
From Finger Lake
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Camp at Brainard Lake.
Camp at Brainard Lake.
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Camster (Rhymes with Hamster)

Camster (Rhymes with Hamster)    
This beautiful peak is too often overlooked. A great outing. Apr 14, 2008
Matteo Fiori
Mariposa, CA
Matteo Fiori   Mariposa, CA
Really stellar route. If camping in the backcountry, I recommend hiking in at dusk to avoid the excessive heat of the day (I left the parking lot at 7pm, arriving at Finger lake at 9:30, the final 30 min w/ headlamp). 6pm would be good. Also, from the morraine, there is easy access up and left about 20 meters, which involves some easy snow walking. From there, climb a 3-4th class chimney, working your way right to the great climbing along the Clyde Route. Excellente opportunity for incredibly exposed, easy 5th class climbing up high, finish to the north of the true summit. Fun times! Oct 7, 2014
Chris Owen
Big Bear Lake
Chris Owen   Big Bear Lake  
Wonderful little article here Nov 19, 2014
Rude Boy
San Francisco, CA
Rude Boy   San Francisco, CA
More info on an alternate route here Aug 30, 2015