Mack's Peak, NV (near "Ski Lee" and Las Vegas)

H.W. Stockman
Aug. 14. 2005

The route is described by Branch Whitney.

Not to be confused with North Mack's Peak.

Click on any small image below to see the corresponding larger image.

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100k map showing pink dots on gravel road and GPS trace (red). There is a barely visible sign for "Mack's Canyon" at the start of the gravel road.

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24k map with GPS trace.

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View N, near the top of the steep Talus chute, with Mike, Steve and Alda (in red, right side).

 

 

 

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Alda and Mike, with The Sisters and Mummy Mountain in the back.

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The last steep talus above the chute.

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McFarland Peak is in back at right.

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North Mack's is the sharp peak in background at right.

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Descending the last pitch above chute.

 

 

 

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View NW toward peak. The ascent chute follows the line of trees.

 

Special bonus picture from Steve: the last chute.

 

 

 

Want a GPS file or waypoints? Contact me at

hwstock _AT_ alum _dot_ mit _dot_ edu