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Yosemite Route Suggestions

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Stephen Bittner · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 325

So my partner and I are heading to Yosemite on a last minute trip for a few days. Were doing Royal Arches one day but I'm also looking for some stellar crack recommendations up to 5.9. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Stephen Bittner · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 325

Easy approached would be great as well as we only have a couple of days in the park.

NickCov · · Truckee, CA · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 35

Should be empty so you can get on all of the classics. Stick to the south facing stuff. Lots of mellow stuff to include Nutcracker, Bishop's Terrace - if you want to get some good cragging in head over to Pat and Jack's pinnacle or Reed's. Have fun

NickCov · · Truckee, CA · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 35

btw, it's been raining hard as hell for the past 4 days... so you might just be bouldering and looking at waterfalls

mucci · · sf ca · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 655

Royal arches is going to be wet.

Nick Cov has the other options nailed.

Lower canyon, reeds, pat and jack, knob hill are sure bets.

DesertRat · · Flagstaff, AZ · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 196

Not sure how the conditions are, but the Grack is always a good one to get familiar with Yosemite granite. Nutcracker, After 6, Nutcracker, Jamcrack should all be good. Any of the Open Books Climbs (Munginella, Selanginilla, Commitment) might be wet still, but don't quote me on that. Bishop's Terrace should be good as well and is super good.

SirTobyThe3rd M · · Salt Lake City · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 2,100

Nutcracker 5.8 like 5 pitches

Superslide 5.9 4 pitches

Best one in my honest opinion is a link up of Commitment and Sellangenela 5.9 and 5.8. 7 pitches. If you have time on the way down you can jump on Bishop's Terrace (2 pitch classic 5.8).

Matthias Holladay · · On the Road...Looking for a… · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 7,494

The best of the Five Open Books, Commitment and Selaginella, and then a nice trail down.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Northern California
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