Record SL-818563 · Wikidata Q6920375
Mount Davis
No list classifications
Elevation
3,740
m
12,270 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
37.7149° N,
119.2196° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Davis is a prominent peak in the Ansel Adams Wilderness on the Inyo National Forest and south of Yosemite National Park. The peak was named in honor of Lieutenant Milton Fennimore Davis, who was with the first troops detailed to guard Yosemite National Park. Davis was the first person to climb the peak.
First ascent
Date
1891
Milton F. Davis
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Peak | 3,940 m | SE 133° | 3.0 km |
| Mount Ritter | 4,007 m | SE 148° | 3.4 km |
| Rodgers Peak | 3,956 m | W 289° | 3.5 km |
| Electra Peak | 3,792 m | W 253° | 3.7 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Corner | Banner Peak | 5a | 3.0 km |
| North Arete | Banner Peak | 5a | 3.0 km |
| Northwest Glacier to Southeast Ridge | Banner Peak | 1- | 3.0 km |
| North Face | Mt. Ritter | 1- | 3.4 km |
| East Arete via South East Ridge | Mt. Lyell | 1 | 5.3 km |
| Lyell Glacier | Mt. Lyell | 1- | 5.3 km |
| East Ridge | Bedayan Minaret | 6a | 6.6 km |
| Starr/Eichorn/Michael/Amphitheater Chutes | Michael Minaret | 4c | 7.0 km |
| Southeast Face | Clyde Minaret | 5b | 7.3 km |
| Southeast Face, Direct Start | Clyde Minaret | 5c | 7.3 km |
| Rock Route | Clyde Minaret | 1 | 7.3 km |
| Starr's Route | Clyde Minaret | 1 | 7.3 km |
| Pete's Dream | Carson Peak Alpine | 4a | 9.2 km |
| Saint's Way (AKA Y-Couloir) | Carson Peak Alpine | 5c | 9.2 km |
| Go for it! | Schoerner Wall | 5c | 9.5 km |