East Arete - Mt. Carl Heller

The East Arete is Classic - one of the best routes of its grade and type in the range....downright enjoyable!!!

Ridge Scrambling on Mt. Carl Heller

I think it shares the quality and style of east ridge of Russel and the east ridge of muir...just with really low chances of running into anyone else.

Climb the East Ridge on enjoyable rock to the summit...staying left of the gully at the very top.

Fiddler Pg 94

Secor Pg 83

sunrise on Carl Heller

There is more info that can be found on climbing this route with a great trip report from a winter ascent here:

markpthomas.com/mountaineer…

and another description here:

summitpost.org/mt-carl-hell…

You can descend down the southwest slopes or down climb the route which is a nice option if you are staying in the drainage.

Jediah Porter Descending the East Arete

Scramble the route or carry a light alpine rack and a very short rope (15M should be adequate for any short steep steps.