Palisade Group: Mt. Sill, North Palisade, Thunderbolt Peak
Sierra Technical Peaks
Mt. Sill 14,162 ft.
3 days/ 2 nights
Cost: $850.00 per person with 2 Climbers
Cost: $1,275.00 One to One Single Climber
According to many Sierra Climbers, Mt. Sill has the best view from any summit in the Sierra Nevada. The climbing via the Swiss Arete with it’s the excellent rock and the spectacular views make this an outstanding climb. This three day trip is suited to the climber with basic climbing skills and excellent physical conditioning. Day one brings us from the trail head to Sam Mack Meadows and up to our base camp below Glacier Notch. Day two takes us to the summit of Mt. Sill and back to base camp. Day three brings us back down to the trail head by early afternoon.
Guide to client ratio: Big Pine, California
Duration: 3 days
Group Size: Limited to 2 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:2
Experience Level: Solid rock climbing skills, ability to follow 5.6, proper knots, belays, and excellent physical conditioning. Previous experience with climbing at altitude is helpful.
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North Palisade 14,242 ft.
Polemonium Peak 14,080 ft.
U-Notch
3 days/ 2 nights
Cost: $850.00 per person with 2 Climbers
Cost: $1,275.00 One to One Single Climber
North Palisade is the highest of the Palisade group at 14,242 ft. climbed via the classic u-notch. Requires both alpine ice and snow skills along with alpine rock skill. With several pitches of ice and snow toped off with 2 pitches of rock makes this an exceptional climb to a in frequently visited summit. A climb you will not soon forget. You also have the option if time allows to climb little know Polemonium Peak, 14,080 ft. from the top of the U-notch. Another option for spectacular Sierrian coulior climbing is the steeper V-notch with an ascent of Polemonium Peak with the descent route next to Mt. Sill give our us a call to discuss all the options and skills required.
Guide to client ratio: Big Pine, California
Duration: 3 days
Group Size: Limited to 2 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:2
Experience Level: Solid rock climbing skills, ability to follow 5.6, proper knots, belays, and excellent physical conditioning. Previous experience with climbing at altitude is helpful.
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Thunderbolt Peak 14,003 ft.
North Couloir Class 4 / 5.8 Summit Block
3 days/ 2 nights
Cost: $850.00 per person with 2 Climbers
Cost: $1,275.00 One to One Single Climber
The last of the 14,000 ft. peaks climbed in the Sierra Nevada. Climbed during a wild storm during the first ascent, a bolt of lighting left one of the first ascent climbers shaken; hence the name. The summit of Thunderbolt is actually a steep pillar of granite which done free is rated at 5.8. Following the same route up the North Fork of Big Pine creek to the base of the Palisade Glacier we climb the next day via the Thunderbolt Glacier surmounting the bergschrund to the upper ridges above making our way over to the summit monolith.
Guide to client ratio: Big Pine, California
Duration: 3 days
Group Size: Limited to 2 clients
Guide to client ratio: 1:2
Experience Level: Solid rock climbing skills, ability to follow 5th class, proper knots, belays, and excellent physical conditioning. Previous experience with climbing at altitude is helpful.
Online Reservations