Share this postClimbing Mt Whitney via the East Buttressgetromain.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherClimbing Mt Whitney via the East ButtressHighest peak at 14,505′ / 4,421 m in the lower 48RomainOct 01, 2022Share this postClimbing Mt Whitney via the East Buttressgetromain.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShareBack to back with Charlotte Dome, a spectacular climb.A 4-mile grueling approachFirst close-up view on Mt Whitney after Upper Boy Scout lakeAnd the view of the base valley with Iceberg LakeA pretty amazing base camp! Patagonia?A little detour to peak at Mt Russel, maybe next time?An early but not that early start to the base of the climb of the East ButtressFirst pitch of a pretty moderate climbWhat a buttress!The glorious PeeweeA particular rockGetting closer to the top. After the last scrambling, we still roped up for the last 3-4 moves to the top-outAn incredible view on the other side and the hiker trailSummit! And not particularly crowded!The famous or infamous descent on the Mountaineers route