Page Peaks East
Peak · 10,859 ft · Yosemite corridor
Page Peaks East is a 10,859-foot summit in the Yosemite corridor of the central Sierra Nevada. Winter and spring conditions dominate; wind and avalanche terrain define access.
Wind averages 15 mph over the last 30 days but regularly exceeds 30 mph in afternoon hours. Exposure is relentless on the upper slopes; morning calm typically breaks by mid-day. Cold persists at this elevation; temperatures average 25 degrees Fahrenheit in the rolling window.
The 30-day average wind is 15 mph with peaks to 33 mph, while the average NoGo Score sits at 32. Winter conditions dominate the location through spring, and the week ahead reflects continued high-altitude instability. Temperatures remain well below freezing; avalanche terrain demands careful snowpack assessment before any approach.
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About Page Peaks East
Page Peaks East stands in the high Sierra north of Yosemite Valley, accessed via Highway 120 or Highway 395 depending on direction. The peak itself is reached by mountaineering approach in winter and spring; summer and fall access requires scrambling on exposed terrain. Base popularity is low, meaning solitude is typical. The nearest gateway communities are Lee Vining (east via 395) and Groveland (west via 120). Winter closure of Highway 120 can make the 395 corridor the only viable approach; check CalTrans before departing.
Conditions at 10,859 feet are severe from November through May. The rolling 30-day average temperature of 25 degrees Fahrenheit is the baseline; minimum temperatures drop to 10 degrees Fahrenheit in the annual extreme. Wind averages 15 mph but regularly climbs to the 30-plus mph range, creating dangerous cornicing and snow transport on ridges. The 30-day NoGo Score averages 32, reflecting the challenging combination of wind, cold, and avalanche terrain. Crowding is minimal at 3.0 over the rolling 30-day window, a reflection of the technical and hazardous nature of the approach.
Page Peaks East is primarily a winter mountaineering objective. Experienced climbers and ski mountaineers with avalanche awareness are the typical visitors. Approach timing is critical: early morning departures avoid afternoon wind, and mid-week visits in stable snow cycles offer the best conditions. Avalanche terrain is present on all approach routes; consult the SAC avalanche center before committing. Snow stability dictates whether the peak is safe or out of bounds. Many visitors pair this objective with adjacent peaks in the corridor to maximize stable-weather windows.
The wider Yosemite corridor along Highway 120 includes numerous high-altitude destinations with similar hazard profiles. Peaks in the 10,500 to 11,500-foot range share the same wind regime and avalanche exposure. Spring conditions typically stabilize earlier on south-facing slopes; north aspects remain unstable longer. The corridor's brief summer window (post-July thaw through early September) offers the safest technical climbing, though wind remains a daily factor.