Middle Palisade, Mountain summit in Sierra Nevada, California
Middle Palisade is a 14,018-foot summit in the Sierra Nevada with a glacier on its eastern flank. The mountain commands views across the central Sierra Nevada and stands as part of a dramatic ridge of high peaks in this region.
The first recorded ascent occurred on August 26, 1921, when Francis Farquhar and Ansel Hall reached the summit. They encountered a narrow knife-edge at the top, a feature that defines this exposed mountain's character.
The peak stands within a continuous ridge that includes seven California fourteeners, representing a significant destination for mountaineering accomplishments.
Climbers access the mountain through the South Fork Big Pine Creek trailhead, where permits are needed from May 15 to September 15 for overnight stays. The terrain is demanding and requires mountaineering experience and proper equipment for safe climbing.
The Middle Palisade Glacier splits into two sections via a moraine attached to the Northeast Face, creating varying climbing challenges across seasons. This glacier configuration requires climbers to adjust their approach depending on ice and snow conditions.
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