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Granite
The Holy Grail of big wall climbing on polished granite.
Description
Yosemite National Park is a haven for big wall climbers, providing epic lines on polished granite.
Access issues
As of 27/06/22:
-"A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park from May 20 through September 30, 2022, for those driving into the park between 6 am and 4 pm." (note this may occur through a in-park camping or accomodation permit or wilderness/bigwall permit), a permit is NOT required if entering the park outside of these hours. (ref: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/reservations.htm )
-"As of May 2021, a wilderness permit is required for all overnight big wall climbs. During this pilot, wilderness permits for climbers are free and there are no quotas or limits on the number of permits available." (ref: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/climbingpermits.htm ). See previous link for details on picking up this permit.
Where to stay
Note: Significant changes to reservation and access to the camp 4 campsite have recently occured.
"For the 2022 seasons from May 20 through September 30, 2022, campsites will be available only by daily lottery, one day in advance, via recreation.gov." [Note: some non-attended slots have on occasion been made available in the early afternoon through the camp 4 kiosk]. See the NPS website for up to date details including limits on the total number of nights available per calendar year.
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Author(s): Shannon Joslin, James Lucas and Kimbrough Moore
Date: 2020
ISBN: 9781735608006
Detailing more than 1,300 boulder problems and packed with personal essays and breathtaking photos, Yosemite Bouldering is a must-have guidebook for anyone climbing in Yosemite.
- Contains detailed descriptions of more than 1,300 boulder problems, including over 400 new problems and 7 new bouldering areas
- Color coded entries and GPS coordinates help you choose and find your problems
- Full-color 1st edition features multiple personal essays and breathtaking climbing photos
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Author(s): Kimbrough Moore, Shannon Joslin, Leo Popovic
Date: 2022
ISBN: 9798218007959
- Edgewalker Entertainment:
- A comprehensive guide to the greater Bay Area of California, Golden State Bouldering provides readers with info on the outdoor bouldering around San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz.
- Describes 1,600 boulder problems with hundreds of color photos, maps, GPS coordinates and hand-drawn illustrations
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Author(s): Toby Evans
Date: 2021
ISBN: 9781493045464
- FalconGuides:
- Hiking the State's 15 Peaks Over 14,000 Feet. Developed for every skill level, the FalconGuides Climbing California's Fourteeners lays out plans and logistics for making your climb a positive experience—no matter how many summits you've reached.
- California's 15 peaks over 14,000 ft. are becoming more popular, and this book provides essential information for taking them on
- Each mountain is broken down based on the technical skills needed so you know what to expect
- Details for each climb include a list of recommended equipment, how to prepare for rapidly changing weather and trail conditions, and a general timeframe needed to summit
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| 5.6 III | ★★★ Southeast Buttress | ||
| 5.7 R | ★★★ Snake Dike | ||
| 5.8 | ★★★ The Nutcracker Suite | ||
| 5.9 C2 VI | ★★★ The Nose | ||
| 5.10a | ★★★ Sons of Yesterday | ||
| 5.10b | ★★★ East Buttress | ||
| 5.10c | ★★★ East Buttress | ||
| 5.10d | ★★★ Serenity Crack | ||
| 5.11a | ★★★ Outer Limits | ||
| 5.11b | ★★★ Leanie Meanie | ||
| 5.11c | ★★★ Do or Fly | ||
| 5.11+ | ★★★ Autobahn | ||
| 5.12b | ★★★ Regular Northwest Face | ||
| 5.13a VI | ★★★ Freerider | ||
| V8 | ★★★ Midnight Lightning | ||
| 5.13c | ★★★ Peace | ||
| 5.14a | ★★★ Broken Arrow | ||
| V12 | ★★★ Dominator | ||
| V13 | ★★★ Dominated |
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Oli at Southwest Base Area - Little John, Right
★★★ Zodiac 5.7 A2 VI
Hard Landin' Brandon on ★★ La Cosita, Right 5.9 - Slick liebacking
Helen on ★★ La Cosita, Left Variation 5.9 - La Cosita Left
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