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Highway 395

Highway 395 and the Owens Valley, near Big Pine, California. Highway 395 borders the length of the Sierra Nevada mountains, and serves as the gateway to the Eastern Sierra descents.

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North Palisade: the U-Notch
Glaciers, couloirs, and rock in the heart of the High Sierra: 14,242' North Palisade is a true California classic.
Grand Canyon: Walter Powell Route
My brother and I go off the map in the Grand Canyon to find Walter Powell's 1869 rim-to-river route.
Mt. Russell: East Ridge
Explore the bleeding edge of Sierra Class 3 climbing on this day hike up Mount Russell's exposed East Ridge.
Sandstone Peak: Mishe Mokwa Loop
Ocean, canyon, and city views abound in this easy day hike to the top of Southern California's Santa Monica Mountains.
Mt. Whitney: Mountaineer's Route
For adventurous hikers, John Muir's Mountaineer's Route offers an unforgettable Whitney climb.
Mt. Langley: Cottonwood Lakes Loop
A strenuous but scenic day hike up Mount Langley's Class 3 East-Southeast Ridge and down Army Pass.
Mt. San Jacinto: Round Valley Trail
Escape the desert's merciless heat via the Palm Springs Aerial Tram and Mount San Jacinto's Round Valley Trail.
MT. SHASTA: AVALANCHE GULCH
7000 vertical feet of superb July skiing down Avalanche Gulch, 14,162' Mount Shasta's popular climbing route.