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JLundeen
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 24, 2016 - 10:00am PT
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I'm heading to Yosemite tomorrow and the 2 weeks I am spending there have a bit more precipitation in the forecast than I had hoped. Are there area/route recommendations? I'd prefer routes that tend to have more free climbing than aid climbing. 12a and easier
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ryankelly
Trad climber
Bhumi
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Apr 25, 2016 - 09:29pm PT
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If you search this forum you will probably find some info.
Off the top of my head there is the pedestal thing on the East face of El Cap that I think is called the Gollum
Rain events are usually short lived. Go for a run up Snow Creek Switch Backs, hang in the Caf' and then things will probably be dry
Or go down the hill to Parkline above El Portal
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Moof
Big Wall climber
Orygun
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Apr 25, 2016 - 10:56pm PT
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Quantum Meachanic
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BruceHildenbrand
Social climber
Mountain View/Boulder
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Apr 25, 2016 - 11:23pm PT
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Heathenistic Pursuit and Gold Dust on Chapel Wall are very steep and stay dry in the rain. Unfortunately, because of that they are also a bit greasy. Fun climbs.
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Highlife
Trad climber
California
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Apr 26, 2016 - 07:06am PT
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Most things in the sun will be dry quickly on a sunny day. The weather has been mostly a day or maybe two of rain, with a day or two of sun in between. Stick to the Northside and you'll have plenty.
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WBraun
climber
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Apr 26, 2016 - 07:21am PT
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When it rains for several days in a row the men and women go to Jailhouse.
When it rains like this present weather you can climb in between the rain.
It drys out in like an hour ......
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Apr 26, 2016 - 08:25am PT
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WBraun has wise words... drying is due more to the low humidity and winds than sun, though the sun certainly helps.
Cracks will remain wet longer than faces...
If you haven't been to Yosemite before, you can take advantage of the rainy periods to find the climbs and approaches.
And going to the climbs recommended above isn't a bad choice either.
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Tom
Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo CA
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Apr 26, 2016 - 08:56am PT
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One rainy day, I climbed the 5.5 rappel line to Bishop's Terrace, and climbed the horizontal roof crack while staying dry.
It was a nice solo aid pitch on an otherwise blown out day.
To gawking tourists going to and from the Ahwanhee*, I was the Monkey Boy.
*now known as the Mister Majestyk Mountain Motel
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martygarrison
Trad climber
Washington DC
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Apr 26, 2016 - 11:05am PT
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Short Circuit may stay dry for a little while.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Apr 26, 2016 - 01:10pm PT
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Hall Of Mirrors will be perfect in the rain.
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Bruce Morris
Social climber
Belmont, California
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Apr 26, 2016 - 02:48pm PT
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Generator Crack (5.10c ow) generally stays dry, even during a pretty stout rainstorm.
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AP
Trad climber
Calgary
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Apr 26, 2016 - 05:59pm PT
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Peter Croft was in the valley in spring 82,83? and there was long rainy spell. Most everyone was hanging out in Camp4 complaining.
I would see Peter in the afternoon ask him what he did. He would reply "Did about 10 pitches, had a great day" He would not slow down
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