Mount Russell, 14,088 ft. (4294 m), Mono County, California
In Sequoia National Park The peak has 1129 ft. of prominence |
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Looking north at Mount Russell from the summit of nearby Mount Whitney. There are numerous climbing routes described in the book "The High Sierra, Peaks, Passes and Trails" by R. J. Secor, 2nd ed. pages 74-76. | ||||||||||||
The east side of Mount Russell is rather intimidating, but there is a 3rd class route up this side on the ridge. | ||||||||||||
One of the old cast aluminum boxes holds the register. | ||||||||||||
Ken Olson signing in the register on August 15, 1987. | ||||||||||||