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Client/Guide Ratio: 2:1
Includes:
Guides climbing and safety gear, climbing helmet (reservation required). Guide's transportation fee.
Does not include:
Personal items on gear list.
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Dana Plateau (12,466'), Third Pillar III 5.10b 1 Day
The Third Pillar is one of the finest, most exhillarating routes of its grade in the High Sierra. It combines powerful crack climbing, delicate face climbing and a final challenging mantel right to the summit of the peak.
Cost: $265 each/2 people
$450/1 person
Dates:
The Approach:
From the west end of Tioga Lake, we follow the climber's route up Glacier Canyon to the large scree slope that leads to the notch, north of the high point of Dana Plateau. From here, the route descends the class 3-4 ridge north of the pillar. At the base of the pillar we cross the snow gulley, then traverse onto a ledge to the base of the route (3 hrs).
The Climb:
This excellent high country rock route follows 5 exciting pitches. None are easier than 5.8 and four are 5.9 or harder. This route uses a variety of crack climbing techniques from thin fingers, hand, fist, flared squeeze and stemming technique. Each pitch uses a combination of techniques, making this a super interesting and enjoyable route. The final pitch ends with superb straight-in jamming to a fabulous mantel right to the summit (about 5 hrs).
The Descent:
From the summit on the edge of Dana Plateau, we retrace our steps back down Glacier Canyon as we approached the climb.
Preparation:
At least one day of previous acclimatization around 10,000' is recommended. Prepare to move quickly on easy terrain and be ready for a long, spectacular day.
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