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Mount Conness
Photo by steve smith
| Elevation (feet): | 12590 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 3837 |
| Continent: | North America |
| Country: | United States |
| Range/Region: | Pacific Ranges |
| SubRange: | Sierra Nevada |
| State: | California |
| Latitude: | 37.9669 |
| Longitude: | -119.32 |
| Difficulty: | Walk up |
| Best months for climbing: | June, July, August, September |
| Year first climbed: | 1866 |
| First successful climber(s): | Clarence King and James Gardiner |
| Convenient Center: | Lee Vining |
| Nearest major airport: | Reno |
Submitted by Barrett Heywood using Add-a-Peak.
Description
Mt. Conness towers northeast of Tuolumne Meadows. There are several excellent climbs featured in "Sierra Classics" by Moynier and Fiddler. Among them are West Ridge II 5.6, Southwest Face V 5.9 A2 or 5.10c, and North Ridge II 5.6. There is also a camp and climb starting at Lambert Dome and camping at Young Lakes.
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