PRINT: Rock Climb Sweet Nothings, Yosemite National Park

Sweet Nothings

5.10c R, Trad, Alpine, 165 ft (50 m),

Avg: 2.1 from 11 votes
FA: Vern Clevenger and Bill Nichols, May 1974
California > Yosemite NP > Tuolumne Meadows > Stately Pleasure Dome

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Description

Spicy friction past bolts gains a leaning ramp and then a few more moves up and left to bolted anchors.

Note: the route "Climbing Club" (5.10 R) breaks right after the 5th bolt of this route.

Location

About 30' left of South Crack between Get Slick and Malletosis.

Protection

6 bolts, bolted anchor/rap

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John Middendorf on "Sweet Nothings".<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

John Middendorf on "Sweet Nothings". Photo by Blitzo.

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Paul Andrews

Another great face climb above beautiful Tenaya lake. Start is definitely trickier than Get Slick. Rope drag is an issue on the second half of the pitch. Long runners or double rope recommended. 3 or 4 star quality route! Nov 1, 2024