Topo map USGS North Palisade First ascent 13 August 1933 Mountain range Sierra Nevada Parent range Sierra Nevada | Elevation 4,268 m Prominence 62 m Parent peak North Palisade | |
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Listing SPS Mountaineers peak
Wesern Cimbers Star peak Location Fresno and Inyo counties, California, U.S. Easiest route Technical climb, class 4, by several routes Similar North Palisade, Mount Sill, Mount Winchell, Middle Palisade, Norman Clyde Peak | ||
Thunderbolt Peak is a peak in the Palisades group of peaks in the Sierra Nevada in the U.S. state of California. It rises to 14,009 feet (4,270 m) and could be considered the thirteenth-highest peak in the state, but since the peak has less than 300 feet (91 m) of prominence it is usually considered a subsidiary peak of North Palisade.
Map of Thunderbolt Peak, California 93513, USA
The first ascent was attempted by a party of very well-known climbers. During the climb, a lighting bolt struck very close to Jules Eichorn, breaking his concentration. The mountain was named in commemoration of this event.
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