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Southwest Base
California
> Yosemite NP
> Yosemite Valley
> Valley N Side
> B. El Capitan
> 1. Base Routes
Access Issue: Latest updates on closures, permits, and regulations.
Details
Please visit
climbingyosemite.com/ and
nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the latest information on visiting Yosemite, including permits, regulations, and closure information.
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15. Always check the NPS website at
nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warnings due to current fires, smoke, etc.
Description
Base routes on the Southwest Face.
Getting There
Head left/west from the Nose if approaching that way.
[Hide Photo] Cleaning the Valley Giant #9 on rappel. Cam & photo credit to Aaron Stireman. Thanks Aaron!
[Hide Photo] Approaching the area for Pine line and the other base routes.