Hairline Free | E9/8b Multi-pitch at Mount Whitney

United States / California / Inyo County
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13 pitches.

Free version of an old aid line. Crux is a 55m 13d, though possibly harder.

Contributors
22 contributions since 19th January 2026.
14 contributions since 19th January 2026.

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Ascents

2 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent. With Fan Yang. First free ascent.

Swinging leads, both climbers freed every pitch, no falls on the send push. Connor led the crux pitch.

References

[1] https://gripped.com/news/new-13-pitch-5-13-on-mount-whitney/

[2] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201216781

[3] https://www.instagram.com/p/CxogmRXPxCQ/
Fan Yang Alternate Leads | worked Between 22nd Sep 2023 and 23rd Sep 2023
First ascent. With Connor Herson. First free ascent.