LJ working up the Pine Line on a dreamy mid-Decemb...
Description
Begin on a huge platform directly beneath the Nose. Excellent thin 5.7 fingercrack to a ledge with a belay tree and magnificent view. A wonderful Yosemite first lead. Descent: Rappel from tree (recommended) or scramble down right side.
Location
Base of El Capitan, directly beneath the Nose.
Protection
Mostly small gear .3-.75" with an occasional 1-2" piece. Can be easily lead on all passive.
By Matthew Fienup Administrator From: Ventura, CA Jul 23, 2006
From the tree atop Pine Line, a series of fun face climbs can be top-roped. All climbs are right of Pine Line (5.10-5.11). See Photo. See SuperTopos for more detail.
Great warm up route and easy to protect with sweeping views of the valley (and the 3000 ft of rock above adds something too!) To get there, take the trail to the base of The Nose and walk right (facing the cliff) a few feet, looking for a large ledge. The belay tree is a ways back from the edge, so you may want to bring some slings to extend the anchor past the bushes.
El Capitan Base Routes
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