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Elevation: 11,264 ft 3,433 m
GPS: 38.0981, -119.38299
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Shared By: Mike Morley on Jul 1, 2007
Admins: Chris Owen, Lurk Er, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski
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**12,131 ft (3,697 m)**

"One of the classic climbs in the High Sierra."

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From Mono Village at the west edge of Twin Lakes, hike south along the Horse Creek trail up switchbacks past Horsetail Falls as for Matterhorn Peak. Veer SW at the prominent Horse Creek Tower, crossing a snowfield to the base of Dragtooth. Allow 4 hours for the approach.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Dragtooth

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● North Buttress (aka the Dragrace…
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5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
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Dragtooth and Matterhorn Peaks: the Sawtooth Range in high summer
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