Awiah Point (any info? . . . and a few reference photos)

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dolomite_said

climber

the real

Topic Author's Original Post - May 22, 2008 - 07:49pm PT

I vaguely remember Roper's guide describing a 3rd class climb (awiah point gulley?) and Harding's technical route on the actual rock , but the internet doesn't seem to have much to say about this area of the valley . I was wondering if anybody here had any information or links to share on the subject . (courtesy MYRVSTUFF) (courtesy DIGLLOYD) (courtesy JAMES)

Clint Cummins

Trad climber

SF Bay area, CA

May 22, 2008 - 08:58pm PT

1626. Ahwiyah Point - Northeast Gully 3rd, talus slopes to the gully left of the Point.
FA: Dave Brower, Morgan Harris, 8/1937
1627. Ahwiyah Point - Northwest Buttress 5.8 A2, 10p, skyline buttress as seen from Mirror Lake
FA: Wayne Merry, Warren Harding, 1957

Roper (1971) p.171-172

Going for it this weekend?

JEleazarian

Trad climber

Fresno CA

May 22, 2008 - 09:31pm PT

I know of one party that did the Harding-Merry route in the late 1960's. It took them a day and a half. I asked if they got lost, and was told they were just going slowly. Other than that, no info. I've thought about doing that route, since it seems to have a very high adventure quotient, so I'd love to hear any news. Good luck!

Karl Baba

Trad climber

Yosemite, Ca

May 22, 2008 - 09:37pm PT

Just the kind of post to goad somebody like Ed H into a trad adventure. Who knows how much potential that thing has?

peace

karl

dolomite_said

climber

the real

Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2008 - 03:06am PT

thanks .. my apparent misspelling aside (both spellings have a muslim meaning i guess) .

Zander

Trad climber

Berkeley

May 23, 2008 - 10:20am PT

Hey dolomite,
On your last photo of your OP there is a left skyline. I was up canyon looking at this and it looks like there a route to be had there. It looks like it will be difficult to stay right on the ridge. There are some gully's to the right, which may be easier. It seems like someone must have done a route there but when I asked here a few years ago Ed posted roper but thats it.
Anyway go for it and report back. And have a blast.
Zander