North Peak-Conness, Double Traverse

Submitted by Vitaliy Musiyenko on Mon, 07/04/2022 - 10:11am
Description

This route maximizes scrambling to hiking ratio like no other I can think of in California's High Sierra. You get 5(!) classic routes for the price of one approach!

1) Start at Saddlebag Lake, hike/jog to the base of North Peak's North Couloir (AI2-3), climb it. Crampons/ice tools are required. Summit the mountain and stash the gear somewhere safe, or continue on with all the gear.