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Carson Peak North Face

  • 03/18/2024
  • 5:00 PM
  • 03/22/2024
  • 8:00 PM
  • Carson Peak, near June Lake, CA
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Registration

Join MAA members for a challenging winter ascent of Carson Peak. Our goal is to explore one or more routes up the 3,000' north face as viewed from the town of June Lake. Prior experience lead climbing multi-pitch ice and/or rock required, and winter mountaineering experience recommended. Loaner gear may be available. Hope to have you out with us!

SCREENED EVENT: Please join the waitlist. Attendees will be selected based on skill proficiency and experience shown on their MAA profile. Those registered will be notified by email. 

DETAILS:

  • What's happening: Exploring accessible "moderate mixed" winter climbing objectives on Carson Peak, 10,908. Routes will likely be a mix of ice climbing WI2-3, steep snow climbing up to 60 degrees, and snowy rock climbing possibly up to 5.8. Climbing will be potentially steep and unknown - no climbing routes have been documented on this side of the mountain. High degree of fitness and technical skill will be required. Descent will be a walk off down the south or west sides. Multi-day snow camping on the north face. 
  • Details: Participants do not have to commit to all five days in order to be RSVPed - camp will be accessible from town and we will have cell service there, so team members can come and go as necessary, but Darren will stay on site the whole time. If we succeed to our satisfaction on an early date then we may climb the peak again by another route or end the trip early. Weather and especially snow conditions will be the greatest unknown factors - these may require moving dates around and/or even cancellation. The focus of the trip is pure exploration of the mountain and seeking a rewarding route.
  • Where to meet: June Lake, 5:00 pm Monday, March 18th.
  • Event Leader: Darren Shutt, (916) 872-3399, darren@mountainascent.org
  • Minimum / Maximum: 2,6
  • What to bring: Warm, stormproof layers for upper and lower body, socks and gloves, warm mittens, warm headwear, sunglasses, gaiters, lightweight climbing pack. Belay device, prusik, 4 locking carabiners, runners, harness, helmet, warm mountain boots, sharp steel crampons fit to your boots, ice tools, food for 4 days, 2 liter water capacity, 4-season tent, sleeping bag rated to zero, sleeping pad(s), trekking pole(s) with snow baskets, snowshoes, lightweight bivouac, strong headlamp. Technical equipment such as rope, rock and snow protection, snow shovel, stove, pot, and fuel can be supplied by MAA. Notify EL if you need something. We'll select the group gear prior to Day 1. 
  • Medical: If you have any medical conditions pertinent to your participation on this event, please inform the event leaders after registration.
  • Accommodations: Hotel room will be reserved prior by MAA. This will be a shared group cost, TBD. 

ITINERARY:

  • CALL: Around 2 weeks prior, online video chat to meet selected team, discuss potential routes and coordinate logistics.
  • DAY 1, Monday, March 18: Meet at our hotel in June Lake in the evening. Sort gear and make preparations. We'll catch dinner in town, then team planning and logistics.
  • DAY 2, Tuesday, March 19: with an early start we'll climb to a suitable basecamp on the benches proximate to the north face. Scout conditions and suitable routes, make plans for tomorrow.
  • DAY 3, Wednesday, March 20: With an early start, climb steep snow and/or multi-pitch water ice and rock as far up the face as we can safely go. Walk off the west side and circle back around to basecamp.
  • DAYS 4-5, Thursday March 21 - Friday, March 22: Another attempt or contingency day for weather. Return to June Lake, drive home.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • In order to register you must be a Base or Apex member.
  • Event leaders are experienced volunteers, but may not be certified guides.
  • Participant safety is our top priority. The itinerary described is the plan; however, circumstances beyond the leader's control may necessitate changes.
  • The event begins and ends at the trailhead. MAA does not insure ridesharing or other travel arrangements and bears no responsibility for them. Carpooling, ride sharing, or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among individuals.
  • MAA event leaders carry communication devices and a medical kit; The primary event leader has current wilderness first aid and CPR training as well as MAA policy training.



www.mountainascent.org

darren@mountainascent.org

(916) 872-3399

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