Mount Langley 14,027 feet

As the Southern most Fouteener Mt. Langley forms the gateway to the California Giants.  It's South face towers over you as you approach it from horseshoe canyon.  This is a great peak to cut your teeth on as you begin your adventure to gain the highest points in California.

Mount Muir 14,015 feet
Lying in the shadow of Mt. Whitney is Mt. Muir.  It would be easy to miss this barely 14,000 foot peak as it sits at the head of the ridge that leads to the summit of Mt. Whitney. Don't let this bump on the map fool you, there are great routes with no crowds that lead to its high summit.

Mount Whitney 14,497 feet

Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48, and one of the most sought after. Almost named “Fisherman’s Peak” Mt. Whitney was first climbed in 1873 by the “fishermen”; John Lucas, Charles Begole and Albert H. Johnson. The local Paiute Indians, named Mt. Whitney Too-man-go-yah- (the very old man) and as legend has it a Great Spirit lives inside the mountain and watches over the people from his high perch.

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Split Mountain 14,058 feet

Split Mountain is well named as its east couloir splits the mountain into two summits. With 2000 foot Aretes on it's east face Split offers some long rock climbs in addition to some great mountaineering.  With an adventurous approach Split is one of the more unique fourteeners.

Middle Palisade Peak 14,040 feet

Middle Palisade may very well be the finest alpine climb of its grade in the High Sierra. Situated at the head of the South fork of Big Pine Creek, it is one of the crowning 14'ers of the range. This is an excellent climb in a very scenic and un crowded part of the Sierra.

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Mount Sill 14,162 feet

Mt. Sill was named after Edward Rowland Sill, a poet and teacher in the Bay Area, by famed Sierra mountaineer Joseph LeConte. Long before that, the native Paiute identified the peak as a special one on the Big Pine skyline calling it, Nee-ma-mee-shee, the "Guardian of the Valley."

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Polemonium Peak 14,200 feet

Sandwiched between Mt. Sill and North Palisade peak it can be difficult to pick out Polemonium's summit.  Once you are there it's not hard to see why this highpoint is included among the fourteeners.  With amazing views of the Palisade Glacier and the surrounding peaks the summit of Polemonium Peak will leave you breathless.

North Palisade Peak 14,242 feet

Though it is not the highest peak in the range, North Palisade may well be the symbolic apex of High Sierra mountaineering. There are no walk ups to the summit of North Palisade.  Its summit is guarded on all sides by steep cliffs or ice gullies. Once you have reached the summit of North Palisade you'll be ready to tackle any of the fourteeners.

Starlight Peak14,200 feet

Starlight Peak boasts one of the most amazing summits anywhere.  If you can catch Starlight on a calm day you can soar like and eagle over the Owens Valley as you stand on top of the Milk Bottle.

Thunderbolt Peak 14,003 feet

As the Northernmost fourteener in the Palisade chain Thunderbolt boasts the most challenging summit. With mid 5th class moves being the easiest way to reach the summit this is a true gem. 

White Mountain Peak 14,246 feet

Standing as the highest point in the White mountain range this peak is dramatically different from its Sierra brothers and sisters.  Much more of a desert peak the easiest way to the summit is by way of walking up a dirt road.  We offer a more interesting adventure of skiing to the summit in winter.

Mount Shasta 14,162 feet

The volcanic sentinel of Northern California.  As you drive up 93 or interstate 5 you can't help but be in awe of this amazing fourteener.  Shasta is one of the only places in the world where the glaciers are still growing!