Mt. Whitney via the East Buttress (III 5.7) route

[leaf]

Here's some photos to capture the rest of our trip.

Early morning views from the summit of Mt. Whitney

Jeff high on Cathedral Peak in Tuolumne Meadows

Views of Bud Lake from near the summit of Cathedral Peak

Sierra skies

Topping out at a crag near Camp 4

Climbing a great route at Glacier Point Apron in the Valley​

 

[slevasse]

Looked like a great trip! Thanks for sharing Leaf.

 

[Kevin Rooney]

Here's some photos to capture the rest of our trip.

Early morning views from the summit of Mt. Whitney

This photo is why this section of the Sierra is known as "The Range of Light".

 

[TrishandAlex]

GORGEOUS!!! Especially love the "Jeff high on Cathedral Peak" photo.

 

[The Unstrung Harp]

Holy smokes, each pic is amazing. I Need to be there.

 

[Doodles]

An awesome report and photos.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[cbcbd]

Hahaha... ohh.. I knew once you read this, you'd pick up on that quickly! ...
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Now I can say... The End.

Awesome story! That just really makes it special!

You wanna lead me some climb?

 

[Dale&Sherry]

JAW DROPPING PICTURES, thanks for sharing

 

[erugs]

Thanks for bringing some memories back, although we did the East Face route. I loved the climb, even though it was a bit more than I was really prepared to handle. Especially above the Fresh Air Traverse. How did you come down? The Mountaineer's Route?

The attached photo is one of my favorites, as Brian is trusting he can get around that bulge.

 

[Tim Seaver]

Sweet route and pix. Nicely done, leaf!

 

[leaf]

How did you come down? The Mountaineer's Route?

Nah, the Mountaineers looked heinuous, especially with the upper section filled with ice. We hiked off on the trail.

Cool pic, and nice job on the East Face! Its airy!

Thanks for the photo compliments!

 

[erugs]

Nah, the Mountaineers looked heinuous, especially with the upper section filled with ice. We hiked off on the trail.

Cool pic, and nice job on the East Face! Its airy!

Thanks for the photo compliments!

I loved your photo of the lake with Whitney's reflection. Our guide had us roped up with protection for the upper section, which I didn't think necessary, but who am I to argue with a guide under such circumstances. The one major problem I had was where I cramped up both arms trying to climb up. Finally, Brian sat down and told me I could step on his shoulder to get higher purchase. I took advantage and stood on his head, too.