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Gunsight
5.2 YDS 3 French 8 Ewbanks II UIAA 8 ZA D 2c British
Avg: 2.5 from 24
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Routes in Gunsight
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Gunsight T 5.2 3 8 II 8 D 2c |
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Myth of Sessyphus, The T,S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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East Buttress T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Soul Sacrifice T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
| Type: | Trad |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 5,126 total · 28/month |
| Shared By: | Osprey Overhang on Feb 9, 2010 · Updates |
| Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Details
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
Gunsight is named for the distinctive V-groove made by the notch between Middle and Lower Cathedral Rocks. It is most prominently viewed from the vicinity of El Cap Meadow as the steep gully on the northeast side between the two rock formations.
Gunsight is the usual descent route for climbs that end on the summits of Middle and Lower Cathedral Rock, and sometimes as the easiest descent route from Leaning Tower when water in Bridalveil Creek is low enough to make crossing safe. It is a very short, but steep route with 1,300ft of elevation gain from the valley floor. It is used to access the Gunsight Wall - a short wall of full shade sport climbs on the left (Middle Cathedral) when you enter the Gunsight Canyon. Last but perhaps most importantly it is most often used to access some of the most spectacular swimming holes in Yosemite - on Bridaveil Creek just the below the Gunsight summit.
The Gunsight is also a great way to ascend the summit of Lower Cathedral Rock. This option may appeal to beginners looking for a good fourth class climbing route, as well as for those looking to scope the descent route for future climbs. Both are excellent reasons to venture into this good notch.
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