Definitely go to the Valley. Moby dick at El Cap base, it's not 5.9 but you got it. If you wanna drive an hour plus south I could show you Shuteye or the southern yosemite area. Great camping, unique climbing, and no crowds. You guys will have a blast and I look forward to your photos.
Take him up on his offer. I guarantee you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. Yes, go see the Valley, but the climbing in SoYo is world class. And yes, you need someone to show you where everything is. It's a climbers paradise.
Wow! Thanks guys! I've been singing that song for days, so I thought it would be appropriate for a thread title as well. I promise not to say Cali when I get off the plane. ;) We are coming next weekend so it sounds like at least a couple days in the meadow might be in order.
Justin- Shuteye sounds cool too! With so much to do obviously we won't have time for everything but I would like to meet up at some point if possible.
Maybe we can fit it in.
Hey Dwaine- You gonna be anywhere near the ditch when you are working in the sunshine state?
Steck Salathe eh? I've been warned that my 6'7 carcass might not fit through the narrows....
Hey Mike, I don't know how strong a leader Relic is but I'll bet you could make it up the Regular NW face of Half Dome if the weather holds. You are a better climber than I was when I first pulled it off. Such a great route.
While in the Valley for the first time, don't forget to take the time after climbing to be a tourist -
go see the Ahwahnee, it's beautiful
go to the Visitor's Center, the Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Village
have a drink in the Mountain Room Bar and enjoy the great Glen Denny photos
Hey Jingy, thanks for the cookie reco! Looks sick! Nutcracker looks rad too, I wanted to do snake dyke, but I think it might kill poor relic just getting up there! ;)
Cool cosmic. If we make it out that way I'll give you a ring!
Thanks JR, just didn't feel a proper thread without the standard taco greeting.
Just in case y'all are wondering what I'm doing online when I should be out climbing, I'm at my parents for the weekend for canuck thanksgiving...
Moby dick for sure, one of the few pitches Ive done in the ditch. My partner was epic'ing up there & losing his shlt while I was yelling & throwing rocks at a bear who was trying to steal the beer bag. Good thing for grigris. Very memorable experience although I don't remember much about the climbing, I think it was a stiff 5.9 but super fun jamming. Plus it's on el cap so yea you'll be badass.
Ah, Californians don't care, they're too busy being awesome to hear what you call their state. I spent a good 30 years there, so I speak from experience ;).
Anybody mention Jam Crack? Two good pitches 5.7 to 5.9 and then you can TR two fun 5.10+ climbs. Not very epic, but decent cragging.
What is "THE" valley guide?? and don't say Supertopo free climbs because I've been looking at it, and although it is interesting and has lots of useful info, it isn't quite up to Squamish standards... The descriptions in our books are awesome, pitch for pitch... Anything like that??
I figured.... looks cool though, i would love to have and peruse it... i can actually get one for a decent price but it won't arrive soon enough..... no wonder you guys are always so impressed about our guidebooks!!
Let us know!