Ascensiones en Yosemite National Park

Very fun and not too hard

Classic ridge route with tons of exposure, yet well protected

solo--one of the best days ever

Cheeky solo. Best hike I've ever done? If it's not the best 8td be pretty close to it!

A nice top rope of this classic adventure!

Easy

Mostly easy, no falls

Pretty easy

fun adventure, exposed approach

Partnered with Bill. We did this after OZ to round out the day. Fun climb. The run out face climbing on pitch 3 is nothing to worry about despite the description in Supertopo; very solid rock with easy climbing. I wouldn't expect anyone solid at 5.8 would have any problems, the issue would be keeping a cool head. You can also sling some of the flakes.

FA

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.

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

Mi primer ruta en punta en trad

Partnered with Bill. I lead pitches 1 & 3. Pitch 1 is a little run out at the start, but all there. Pitch 3, dihedral is one of the most enjoyable pitches I've done.

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).

The 3rd pitch is pretty outstanding! No laybacking required contrary to what some say. Amazing rock and route overall.

again in 1995

My favorite climb yet w/ Paul Wallace.