P1. I would have to disagree with the topo as far as where the crux is. I felt the true crux was at about 20 feet with its flared thin hands, rattly fingies and polished layback. Its a little hard/pumpy to pro. Skip the obvious bolted anchor (its a good shake-out) and continue through a second crux of 10+ and cool stemming and finger locks. (These ratings apply to 6' male...Switch the crux sections around if you are shorter and have small hands). At the top of the corner/roof, make a short, cool traverse left to an easy squeeze with lots of knobs and belay above off good nuts. (11a PG-13 and incredible fun)
P2. Up to the roof and traverse left on a hand rail to an ugly, knobby chimney. (5.7 R)
Location
On the northwest face of the dome. It will be obvious!
Protection
set of cams from blue Alien - #4 Friend sizes with extra yellow Alien - red Camalot sizes, med/large wired nuts
By Greg DeMatteo From: Flagstaff, Az Apr 16, 2008 rating: 5.11-
Dale Bard was the first to climb it all in one pitch I believe. Split into 2 pitches it is probably more like 5.10+. I agree with Alex regarding the 2 cruxes...pretty obvious really but if you punch through there are great hand jams that await.
It's been a while since I did it, but I don't recall any part of it being "PG13." One of the finest cracks in Tuolumne and well worth traipsing around for.
I really dug this one- definitely worth seeking out.
Perhaps the first ascentionists would be amenable to moving their (strangely placed mid-pitch) anchor to the top of the corner...it doesn't make any sense where it is, and the topout is nothing special.
You would dig it Rob, more like a T-Wall route than anything I've seen in the Meadows! Outstanding route, beautiful setting. Nothing PG-13 about it, just be smart about where and when you place your gear. It's all good.
North Whizz Dome
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