Mt. Whitney Portal Store & Hostel Forums General Mt. Whitney Portal Store Message Board Conditions on Mt. Russell?

Thinking of soloing Russell via Rt. 8 or 16, via the saddle or scree slope. Any feedback on conditions?

Here is a picture taken of Russell this past weekend.

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I'm not sure which routes you are referring to but my favorite is in red on this picture.

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I would not expect snow or ice to be an issue on the south side however the north side traverse has a small section just before the summit that can get hairy at times. Hopefully someone who has been there can report.

Take a look at picture #28 in Spinefxr's photo album at

<a href="http://members17.clubphoto.com/richard724261/3339786/guest.phtml"> Spinefxr photos</a>