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Mount Russell
Photo by Jason Spellberg
Details
| Elevation (feet): | 14086 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 4293 |
| Continent: | North America |
| Country: | United States |
| Range/Region: | Pacific Ranges |
| Range/Region: | Sierra Nevada |
| State: | California |
| Latitude: | 36.5908 |
| Longitude: | -118.288 |
| Difficulty: | Scramble |
| Best months for climbing: | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Year first climbed: | 1926 |
| First successful climber(s): | Norman Clyde |
| Nearest major airport: | Los Angeles, California, Reno, Nevada |
| Convenient Center: | Lone Pine, California |
Description
Mount Russell is a beautiful peak, located immediately north of Mount Whitney (14,494 ft.), the highest point in the contiguous United States. Mount Russell's proximity to Whitney has led to its popularity, and a variety of routes have been used to reach its twin summits. The south face of the mountain, visible from the summit of Whitney, is a twisted mass of buttresses and couloirs. The less-frequently seen west face is even more spectacular, consisting of a strikingly sheer 800-foot wall.
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