Overview
Located immediately south of Mt. Whitney is Keeler Needle. This 15 pitch route has long been a test piece in the Sierra. It is sustained and strenuous, but for the prepared climber it is a great challenge. It requires climbers to be capable of climbing 5.10 off width cracks and long sustained pitches of 5.9. Chimneys, hand cracks, stemming, and delicate face climbing are encountered. We start at the base of the climb wearing headlamps and complete the route in one day. This climb requires a high level of commitment from start to finish. We are proud to offer this climb to our past clientele.
Elevation: 14,240+ feet, 4340+m
Difficulty rating: Advanced Rock
Length of Trip: 1-3 Days
Difficulty Rating: Grade 5.10c
Cost
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Dates
TBA
Personal Equipment List
CLOTHING
__ __ LIGHT OR MID WEIGHT LONG UNDERWEAR TOP AND BOTTOM
__ __ EXPEDITION WEIGHT LONG UNDERWEAR TOP
__ __ PILE OR WOOL SWEATER
__ __ SYNTHETIC CLIMBING PANTS, OR EITHER WOOL OR PILE PANTS
__ __ NYLON OR GORE-TEX JACKET
__ __ NYLON OR GORE-TEX PANTS OR BIBS
__ __ GAITERS
__ __ WARM CAP
__ __ FACE MASK OR BALACLAVA
__ __ PILE OR WOOL GLOVES
__ __ MOUNTAINEERING SOCKS & LINER SOCKS
__ __ T-SHIRT
__ __ HIKING SHORTS
__ __ BASEBALL CAP
GEAR
__ __ *PACK
__ __ *HIKING BOOTS
__ __ *ROCK CLIMBING SHOES
__ __ *MOUNTAINEERING HELMET
__ __ *CLIMBING HARNESS
__ __ CARABINERS- Two large pear shaped locking, and one straight gate non locking
__ __ BELAY DEVICE
__ __ WEBBING- one 5’ & one 10’ piece of 9/16”, 11/16”, or 1” tubular webbing
__ __ *SKI POLES- optional
__ __ *HEADLAMP WITH A NEW BATTERY AND SPARE BULB
__ __ DARK GLASSES
__ __ WATER BOTTLES- two wide mouth bottles, 1 liter capacity
__ __ POCKET KNIFE
__ __ SUNSCREEN & LIP BALM- spf 15 minimum
__ __ CAMERA AND FILM
__ __ PERSONAL LUNCH FOOD
__ __ SMALL FIRST AID KIT
*Available for rental from SMI