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• Half Dome

  Waterfalls, wires, and waiting in line: it's Yosemite's most iconic route—Half Dome via the infamous cables.

• Kaibab-Bright Angel Loop

  Down the South Kaibab and up the Bright Angel Trail—an extraordinary rim-to-river day hike in the Grand Canyon.

• The Bridge to Nowhere

  A favorite Southern California day hike and a dramatic collision between grand plans and nature's wrath.

• Mt. Whitney: The East Face

  Enjoy a little Fresh Air on Mount Whitney's East Face — an extraordinary high alpine rock climbing route.

• PCT: Onion Valley to Cottonwood Pass

  The Pacific Crest Trail from Onion Valley to Cottonwood Pass—a five day, fifty mile hike through the interior Sierra.

• 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.

• Mt. Whitney: Mountaineer's Route

  For adventurous hikers, John Muir's Mountaineer's Route offers an unforgettable Whitney climb.

• Mt. Russell: East Ridge

  Explore the bleeding edge of Sierra Class 3 climbing on this day hike up Mount Russell's exposed East Ridge.

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