Mount Irvine

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Mount Irvine, Mountain peak in Inyo County, California, United States.

Mount Irvine rises to 4,222 meters within the Sierra Nevada range, featuring granite cliffs and steep slopes that dominate the surrounding landscape.

Norman Clyde completed the first documented climb of Mount Irvine in 1925, establishing the initial route to reach its elevated summit.

The mountain received its name to commemorate Andrew Irvine, who perished during the 1924 British expedition to climb Mount Everest.

Climbers access the summit through the southeast slope from Richins Pass, requiring advanced mountaineering skills and proper altitude acclimatization.

The peak stands as the 34th highest mountain among 7,926 documented elevations in California, with an isolation value of 742 meters.

Location: Inyo County

Elevation above the sea: 4,222 m

Part of: Sierra Peaks Section Peaks List, Vagmarken Club Sierra Crest List

GPS coordinates: 36.55585,-118.26356

Latest update: March 20, 2025 21:49

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