California · Rock climbing · Lone Pine

Schools Out

Mid-range alpine climb among 36 routes at Whitney & Surrounding Peaks.

5.9+
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

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One of 36 routes catalogued at Whitney & Surrounding Peaks, this alpine line at Tuttle Obelisk sits in the middle range of the crag's 5.4–5.12 span.

Photo of the crag

Whitney & Surrounding Peaks — the crag this route is on
Whitney & Surrounding Peaks, California — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: GSEC, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

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Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Lone Pine. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Big Willi Mountaineering Company

Rock Climbing business nearby (~10 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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