Hello to all out there, i just wanted some information regarding the various routes to the top of Mt Tyndall. I am thinking of taking the "North" route to Mt Whitney, from Shepherd pass. I have seen a number of hikers describe the different routes, and it is my understanding that the northwest route is considered a class 2 route. Can someone clarify if this is really true?? Let me explain (my) version of a class 2 route. Mt Dana, over all the broken rock, up to the summit , in the upper part of the mountain, on the north west side, is my interpretation of class 2. The last section of Pyramid Peak in desolation wilderness, is class 2,not the east route, but the south slope. I really do not want to have to deal with class 3 or 4 , where it involves rock climbing type terrain.
I plan on doing my trip, in either june or possibly early to mid August. If anyone can shed some light on this, and advise it would be greatly appreciated. I thought it would be great to summit Tyndall as well as Mt Whitney in the same backpack trip. Thanks to all who can provide a response. Eric.
