Ascent of Red Slate Mountain on 1966-06-26Others in Party: | Stan Dickover ----Only Party on Mountain | Date: | Sunday, June 26, 1966 | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Car | Peak: | Red Slate Mountain | Location: | USA-California | Elevation: | 13123 ft / 3999 m |
Ascent Trip ReportYesterday, four of us-- Stanley Dickover, Morton McDonald, George Frankforter, and I--backpacked up the Convict Lake Trail to Lake Dorothy. This morning Stan and I climbed Red Slate Mountain from here. Typical Sierra rubble, some firm snow to cross. Wonderful view from summit. No time available for more ascents as planned. Red Slate Mountain is the highest Sierra peak north of Mt. Abbot. |
Summary Total Data | Total Elevation Gain: | 2847 ft / 867 m | Route: | NE Slopes | Trailhead: | Lake Dorothy 10276 ft / 3132 m | Grade/Class: | Class 1-2 | Route Conditions: | Open Country, Snow on Ground | Weather: | Pleasant, Calm, Clear Good |
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