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Lone Pine Peak Trip Report, 4/11/21
#58477 04/12/21 07:56 PM
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Lone Pine Peak (12943') Spring Climb Trip Report (4/11/21)

I haven't posted in a couple years, but wanted to give back after continually using this forum for my trips.

Day hiked LP Peak via Meysan Class 2 Chute from the second gate on Whitney Portal Road (7450'), adding 2 miles RT.

Started at 4:30am. Firm snow in the morning started around 9500'. Lots of route finding, because the trail is covered in snow. Microspikes recommended up to Grass Lake area (10,900'). Class 2 chute is melting fast. Took a snow line about 1000' up, then transitioned to the horrible sand and scree to the ridgeline. Used a few class 2/3 moves to avoid the scree. Full crampons, boots, helmet, axe required for the snow in the chute.

Rockfall from melting snow became apparent after 12pm. Route is snow free 0.5 miles from the ridge (12,500') to the summit.

Slow going in the chute caused me to summit at 1:30pm. Descending the chute, I took the scree and sand rather than downclimb the snow line.

Below Grass Lake, there was a fair amount of post-holing, which slowed progress coupled with route finding. Some nice glissade sections though.
Temps: 40°F to 50°F, 0mph winds amazingly; clear skies.

Totals, 15 miles, 6000' gain (extra gain due to route finding, and starting lower), full mountaineering gear. Ended at 6:30pm.


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Re: Lone Pine Peak Trip Report, 4/11/21
SanGorgonioHiker #58479 04/13/21 06:47 AM
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Great trip report, SGH. Thanks for posting.

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Re: Lone Pine Peak Trip Report, 4/11/21
SanGorgonioHiker #58480 04/13/21 09:27 AM
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Well done. Love that area, and it's great to see the current conditions and think about being in those mountains. Great pictures.

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Re: Lone Pine Peak Trip Report, 4/11/21
jackeichler #59941 04/12/23 06:38 AM
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thanks for your trip report! It's awesome to hear about your hike up Lone Pine Peak via Meysan Class 2 Chute.


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