Checkered Demon Climbing

Getting to Checkered Demon can be quite an ordeal, especially for those without a four-wheel drive car with decent clearance. A great description of the fairly complicated drive can be found in the book: Eastern Sierra Ice, by Robert "SP" Parker.

For those seeking a bit more adventure, from Bishop, take West Line Street to the Buttermilks Road. From here, follow the Buttermilks Road past the world famous bouldering area staying left and aiming towards Mount Humphreys. Keep heading more or less to Mount Humphreys until you can go no farther. No serious 4x4 action should have been encountered (ie. rock crawling), but it should be fairly rocky. For late spring ascents, it should be noted that on approach two small streams will be crossed and caution should be taken.