Mount Russell
Lone Pine, California
Southern Sierra Nevada
Elevation: 14,086'
Date: September 12, 2006 (Tuesday)
Climbers: Randy and Jerry (Isbell brothers)
Goal: Summit and back in one day.
Route: Mountaineers Route to Russell's East Ridge.
Distance: 10.5 miles (round trip from trailhead)
Elevation gain: 5,726 feet
  Start time from trailhead: 2:20 AM
  Arrived at Upper Boy Scout Lake: 7:00 AM
  Arrived on top of the pass: 10:40 AM
  Arrived at Russell-Carillon saddle: 11:45 AM
  Started ascent of the East Ridge: 12:00 Noon
  Russell summit bagged: 3:00 PM
  Back to Russell-Carillon saddle: 5:40 PM
  Back to trailhead: 1:00 AM (Sept. 13)
  Total time: 22 hours, 40 minutes
Summit Success: This peak is officially bagged!

 

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