Bishop — The Buttermilks
World's premier highball bouldering — 40-ft granite eggs on desert floor.
Where on earth
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- Region
- California, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Sierra desert (1,400 m)
- Best season
- October – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sierra desert (1,400 m)
- Best season: October – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
World's premier highball bouldering — 40-ft granite eggs on desert floor.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: October – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Sierra desert (1,400 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Sierra desert (1,400 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Bishop — The Buttermilks trip tools
Popular pursuits at Bishop — The Buttermilks
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
