High Sierra Climbing Volume 3

Explore some of the finest alpine climbing in California with High Sierra: Volume 3, the essential climbing guidebook for the Sierra Nevada’s legendary “Range of Light.”

The Sierra Nevada is one of the world’s premier destinations for alpine climbing, offering exceptional rock, alpine, and ice climbing in a spectacular mountain environment. High Sierra: Volume 3 is a comprehensive guide to climbing in the High Sierra, covering technical free climbs, alpine big walls, ice climbs, and selected scrambles.

This volume covers the peaks and climbing areas from Bishop Pass to Sonora Pass, making it an indispensable reference for climbers planning adventures throughout the central and northern High Sierra.

Climbing Areas Covered

High Sierra: Volume 3 includes detailed coverage of:

• Picture Peak & the Evolutions

• The Bishop Skyline Peaks

• Merriam Peak & Seven Gables

• Bear Creek Spire & Rock Creek

• The Minarets, Mount Ritter & Banner Peak

• Convict and McGee Creeks

• The Cathedral Range

• Mount Conness & the Third Pillar of Dana

• The Incredible Hulk & Little Slide Canyon

• Northern Yosemite & the Juggernaut

• Flatiron Butte & the Watchtower

• And much more

Whether you're looking for classic High Sierra rock climbs, challenging alpine routes, big-wall objectives, ice climbs, or scrambles, this guidebook provides valuable information for exploring some of California's most iconic mountain terrain.

Complete the High Sierra Series

Volume 1 and Volume 2 are also in stock, allowing you to build the complete three-volume High Sierra climbing guidebook collection:

Guidebook Details

Authors: Roger Putnam and Vitaliy Musiyenko
Publisher: K. Daniels Publishing
Publication Year: 2024
Series: High Sierra, Volume 3 of 3
Coverage: Bishop Pass to Sonora Pass, California

For climbers exploring the Sierra Nevada, High Sierra: Volume 3 is an essential addition to the rack—not because it weighs less than your climbing gear, but because you'll want it with you when planning your next High Sierra objective.