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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 16, 2014 - 05:05pm PT
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I have a birthday coming up and gonna try taking a few friends who don't really climb, but are fit, up something really cool. Thinking of doing that easy 5th route on Lower Cathedral Spire or maybe something at 5 open books, followed by generator crack (jk). Maybe ejesta? Sellangenella, commitment and a hike to the top of falls could be cool, but falls are empty...
I hate royal arches, and taking beginners up an easy but long route would be hell, so don't mention that one.
Anyone has ideas? Scenic and not too crowded with good climbing. Lol. My other idea was snake dike but I think it is too long of a day for them...maybe I should do snake dike with an early start, but I'm afraid I will finish late and be tired from the climb I will do on my actual bday..should I suck it up?
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Oct 16, 2014 - 05:10pm PT
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I used to like you..
But you hate RA?
I therefore recommend Lembert Dome
See picture below
On a more serious note, Waddabout Tenaya peak? If still available?
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martygarrison
Trad climber
Washington DC
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Oct 16, 2014 - 06:07pm PT
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I always found the Rostrum from the notch to be a be a real wow factor climb for beginners. They get to rap and they get this instant exposure on the short 5.6 route to the top of the Rostrum.
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Oct 16, 2014 - 06:09pm PT
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Snake Dike was the first thing I thought of too, with an early start. But you know I don't know much about Yosemite so there are probably other ideas out there.
If I were a non-climber in good shape I think I would have a blast on that.
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Mark Rodell
Trad climber
Bangkok
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Oct 16, 2014 - 06:11pm PT
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Split Pin
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WBraun
climber
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Oct 16, 2014 - 06:12pm PT
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Just do Free Rider.
It's fun and easy n00b climb ......
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 16, 2014 - 07:32pm PT
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Werner, lol maybe I can ask my noob friends to haul me up that.
Hiking to the yosemite falls is hell. At least it was when I hiked up there with 5 gallons of water and a rack for my first big wall..in the middle of July. That was a noob move for sure
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Good idea cliffhanger
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Oct 16, 2014 - 07:55pm PT
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Hike up regular route to get there.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Oct 16, 2014 - 07:59pm PT
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The Grack, now taking reservations for spring 2015
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Cave Creek, AZ
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Oct 16, 2014 - 08:03pm PT
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++ on the Grack. Harry Daley, too.
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Oct 16, 2014 - 08:07pm PT
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After six with the CS Concerto first pitch start.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Oct 16, 2014 - 08:16pm PT
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I always take beginners to After Six and After Seven.
If they are adventureous you could find a fun one pitch around the base of ElCap. Then they can say they climbed (on) El Cap.
Yes, Royal Arches is a lousy place for beginners. Some fun short climbs near there off in the trees. Plus you're close to your room at the Awahnee so it's easy to freshen up afterward.
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Yury
Mountain climber
T.O.
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Oct 16, 2014 - 08:37pm PT
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For complete newbies nothing would beat Half Dome "Cables" route with cables down.
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Oct 16, 2014 - 08:38pm PT
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I like taking beginners on Point Beyond. Only 5.7, but multipitch.
Mostly face climbing, so it's friendly for beginners.
The regular route on Lower Cathedral Spire has a 5.9 move.
Plus the rappels are very exposed. (Maybe that is good).
But you would want to belay them if they haven't rapped before.
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Climberdude
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Oct 16, 2014 - 08:41pm PT
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Although you mentioned that your friends are pretty fit, you mentioned that they are not really climbers. How are they with exposure? I know some people who are very fit, but get them in a position with lots of exposure and they will freeze. I think climbs like those that people suggested on Glacier Point Apron would be great since the exposure is very gradual. I did some of my first leads in Yosemite on Glacier Point Apron.
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David Knopp
Trad climber
CA
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Oct 16, 2014 - 09:09pm PT
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Warbler i've done that climb-spent the day up there and at Little Wing, i think...
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john hansen
climber
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Oct 16, 2014 - 09:14pm PT
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The 5.5 to bishop's balcony, has worked for me.
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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Oct 16, 2014 - 10:00pm PT
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What do you mean by "don't really climb"? Like, "don't climb, really", or like "get a day pass to the gym every couple months, and one or two of them have been outside before, just not recently"? Because if it's the first one, people here are suggesting stuff that's way too serial. 5.8 Valley granite splitters? Fergitaboutit. Fitness, schmitness, think of technique and psychology.
Also, re: multipitch-how many leaders, or are you going to be conga-lining them up?
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Oct 16, 2014 - 10:15pm PT
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Sunnyside Bench Reg. Route. Bring a 6-pack.
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