First time at Yosemite
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So I am heading to Yosemite for the first time this weekend. To say the least, I am a little intimated. I was hoping someone could help me out, and inform me of some moderate single pitch climbs to start out on. Ill have mostly a full rack and can lead 6/7 on gear and 8/9 on sport and can fallow up 10. |
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Jamcrack near Yos Falls. is a good single pitch. |
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I'd recommend heading up to Tuolumne. It's going to be much cooler up there. |
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Definitely aim for Tuolumne this time of year (not only is it much cooler, but you may actually find camping spots). |
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Start off on The Grack. It's a great 5.6 that will get you off the ground and should get you used to the Yosemite granite. Climb it when it's in the shade though. If you have two 60m ropes, you can get down in two raps, just look for the lower rap station, tie knots in the ends of the ropes and be prepared to downclimb the last 20ft of 3rd/4th class. |