Begehungen in Polly Dome

scrambled then swung, led the runout slab. looked at the topo but didn't really understand how crucial the "0.3' cam" placement was nor how small 0.3in actually is, and also didn't grab wires off partner. wasn't confident about the slick 5.7 slab crux in the sun 8m above my last bolt nor the downclimb to it. eventually took slightly longer but marginally-higher-confidence path to placement out left. rest of the climb was chill.

My first route in Tuolumne, 2nd pitch looked polished but did not feel slippery - awkward to place gear tho. 5th pitch is a low angle slab walk to the summit. Fun route with nice views of the lake.

Hahahahaha classic visiting climbers, we got spooked at the slab with no topo and no gear so we downclimbed the first couple pitches and went home! Apparently we are too chicken for 5.5 slab!

Listed on Mountain Project as 121 Mtrs and 4 pitches which is how I climbed it

25 m Runout on second pitch.

Super fun climb with a bit of everything.

First multi-pitch in Yosemite! Also first full pitch of good slab. Almost tried to do the first pitch without a rope - oops.

P1 only

Unique experience squirming under a massive block resting on the slope

Favorite climb on the bunny slopes. Crux is at the start with some thin edging and smearing up to the second bolt. Have a good spotter/attentive belayer. A fall before the first bolt is potentially nasty due to the v-shaped ground.

Bring a small rack to protect the left facing crack/layback. There's an easily overlooked bolt right after you exit the crack ( I missed it). So keep those eyes open! Or you're in store for a pretty big runout.

First route of the trip. Hello runouts! This route offers a great introduction to the ethics and style of Tuolumne routes. Bring a small rack to tame the runouts at the top.

It's a mixed climb with bolts at the bottom to protect the slimmer slab moves. The climb becomes quite runout as you progress upward. It is in your best interest to bring a small rack and place gear whenever you can. I think brought .5-#1 C4's and maybe a set of stoppers. Great introduction to the slabby knob laden granite of Tuolumne.

Alt lead with dave.the descent was scarier than the run out route

with Jadian. Pulled the roof in a couple of different ways, but never bothered finishing the rest of the route. Good fun!

with Jadian. Good fun!

with Laura. Led P1 & P2. Good fun knob hauling, but Laura decided she prefers cracks. Plugged enough gear that it didn't seem as runout as supertopo suggested. Purple link cam for the win!

linked P1 and P2 together with 60 meter rope

Super fun heel hooks.

Set up a top rope. Struggled, bled, and gave up. My partner had better success.

Slid 2 feet at one point before my feet found new purchase on the slab. Would have been an exciting lead, to say the least.

Led P2 to the intermediate anchor and rapped to avoid storms. Just plain fun, and hilarious to watch my much larger climbing partner squeeze under the flake.

With Laura. Awesome route. Nice laybacking and slab climbing on upper pitches. The slab descent sucks though. We left a nut and rapped off it rather than commit to the slippery wet death slab.

First route in Tuolumne.

Amazing first 3 pitches of 5.8 Hand Crack ending with 3 more pitches of heady but easy run-outs!!! Recommended!!

Deceiving 2nd crux pitch but once you figure it out its cruiser!!