Ascents in Tuolumne Meadows having Beta

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Fell off the bottom once. Bailed off the top once because it’s real scary up there. Then did it.

I don't quite agree with the 50 classics on a number of climbs - just not my types of climbing. The first pitch of this route is the hardest, and it's almost permanently wet. I climbed it in July and it was wet. Crowds any day, any time of the year bar winter, and it's cold at night or in the shade all year long. Not my favorite.

25 m Runout on second pitch.

Climbed third time, with Florence Scholl

one of Nina's first leads

Climbed first weekend Tioga pass opened

Climbed second time

With Isaak

Climbed thrid time

with Anya Krylov

With Florence Scholl

Hard 10a move over roof

Forgot the topo, got lost, topped out at sunset, brought up Anna and Dennis

Climbed first pitch only

Climbed second time

A quick run up before dark. Dave's much quicker than me on run out slabs

In 60 mph winds and wind chill of about minus 5

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

You can continue for a 60m pitch. Getting off is tricky. We went right to the tree then down lead climbed to the bolted anchor.

Crimp with your toes to stick the footers

Nick lead the classic crack chimney pitch. Weird fantastic climbing. Use 2 ropes to rap down from anchor to the left.

Maybe the best route I have ever done. Approaching snow storm kept the crowds away. Such a great fun climb.

Simil climbed

Classic slab climbing

i know the first pitch isn't brilliant, but how the hell does this only get one star??? second pitch is absolutely incerdible!

how the hell is this not 3 stars??? incredible route. start was a bit hard on the nerves...

bivvied at bottom, first on route. awesome.

Great camp next to lake

bloody run out!

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.

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.

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.

Great climb. The approach is long but satisfying. Welcome to Tuolumne Alpine!! We managed it in 6 pitches. Had to build a anchor near the top of 5 to reduce rope drag.

The route is busy, but there are many variations one can climb to move around other parties. The chimney pitch can become a bottle neck when crowded so manage it with caution.

Another bottle neck is the summit. One has to down climb and traverse to reach the start of the descent. No rappel anchors on this classic peak.

Runout at the bottom without tricam placements. Moves are easy but intimidating.

Blew the crux when my foot jam slipped.

Misread the route and became stymied by a few face moves.

Be leary of venturing too far left at the start of the second pitch and as you approach the mantle at the top of the second pitch. Also look for a great left facing crimp as you slap slopers on the 10d face traverse. The holds are there.

The 5.10c finger crack turns on as you near the top. It quickly becomes a sustained layback. Stem footers exist if you have the presence of mind to locate them (I did not).

Super fun. Build a belay anchor. A small rack will tame the runouts.

Very very fun. A small taste of Tennessee face climbing up high in Tuolumne.

Do bring a small rack for the top section or you will face a potential ground fall.

Build a belay anchor.

Epic climb. A wonderful introduction to Tuolumne Alpine. Also can serve as a great place to practice speed/efficiency techniques such as simul-climbing and block leading.

Geared up with a triple rack and managed it in three blocks. Owe my buddy one for letting me lead the whole thing.

My best multipitch of the trip. We managed it in 4 pitches though it officially goes at 6 (resulted in a few tricky anchors)

First pitch is the supposed crux pitch with its 5.9 face moves right off the ground. Protected by a bomber bolt, most will find this easy.

I found the 5.7/5.8 sustained finger crack far more challenging. Especially since it is nearly a whole rope length.

Do bring some larger 4"-5" pro to tame the offwidth and allow easy anchor building following the finger crack.

Only TR'd the first pitch which goes at 5.9 R- slab after 5.7 fingers.

Sent it the Day before my honeymoon...never could finish thriller.

With Lindsay - pitch 1 only due to impending storm. 51 metres of perfection

With Lindsay. So,back we go to finish the route. The 2nd pitch is as good or better than the first. Then the sky turned black on pitch 3, and on 4 we were hailed on. Rapped off in a waterfall off water and returned drenched. Fantastic route.

With Lindsay. First pitch only, a 10c finger crack. Freezing conditions. Rapt to onsight this - it was a tough little number

With Bernie. Epic! Cold and scary. ran P1 and P2 together The first pitch was fine but the end of the second was a mega thin pin scar crack. FFD - first free descent. Clam chowder and burgers a much better option