California · Rock climbing · Shaver Lake

Left Ski Track

Mid-range climb in Nightwatch sector of Western Sierra's 12 catalogued routes.

5.10
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is Left Ski Track open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Left Ski Track, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Left Ski Track

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    41° / 17°

  2. Feb

    41° / 18°

  3. Mar

    45° / 22°

  4. Apr

    51° / 27°

  5. May

    60° / 35°

  6. Jun

    70° / 42°

  7. Jul

    78° / 49°

  8. Aug

    77° / 47°

  9. Sep

    71° / 40°

  10. Oct

    61° / 30°

  11. Nov

    49° / 23°

  12. Dec

    41° / 17°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mammoth Lakes Rs, CA, 24.2 mi away at 7,804 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of a dozen routes catalogued in the Nightwatch sector of Western Sierra, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range that spans from 5.7 to 5.11b/c.

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