Mount Mary Austin, Mountain summit in Inyo County, California, United States.
Mount Mary Austin rises to an elevation of 13,057 feet in the Sierra Nevada range, featuring rocky slopes and alpine meadows throughout its terrain.
The first documented climb of Mount Mary Austin occurred in 1965 when four mountaineers, including Andy Smatko and Tom Ross, reached its summit.
The mountain bears the name of Mary Hunter Austin, an accomplished writer who documented the natural landscapes of California in her book The Land of Little Rain.
Access to Mount Mary Austin requires permits from December through July due to protection measures for Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep populations in the area.
The North Couloir climbing route extends 2,200 feet upward with a width of 100 feet, turning every 500 feet before reaching a notch at 12,470 feet.
Location: California
Location: Inyo County
GPS coordinates: 36.81506,-118.36295
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:52
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