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Yosemite Sport Climbs and Top Ropes
Authors: Chris McNamara and Chris Van Leuven
Routes:  200 (click to see the complete route list)
Difficulty: 5.1-5.12a
Pages: 120 pages
Edition: 1st Edition, July 2010

 


Yosemite Sport Climbs and Top Ropes includes over 200 of the best top ropes and bolted sport climbs in Yosemite Valley. The climbs range from 30-foot top ropes next to the road to awesome multi-pitch sport climbs and everything in between. Each of the 25 areas covered in this book gets color photos, color topos and detailed approach information with GPS coordinates. This book covers every ability level from from 5.1 for the first timers to many 5.11 and 5.12 routes for more experienced Valley climbers. Included are shady north-facing areas to escape the summer heat and sunny lower-elevation spots that offer perfect conditions all winter long. As in all SuperTopo books, the authors have documented each route with meticulous care to create the most detailed and accurate topos ever published.

Features available in both Print Books and eBooks:  
Most accurate & detailed topos ever!
First ascent history by Steve Roper
Nearly every route personally climbed by the authors

Itineraries for getting the most of your trip
Detailed approach and descent beta
Strategy and retreat beta

 

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Reviewers and Yosemite Climbing Experts praise:
  “SuperTopo guidebooks have widely become known for quality topos, detailed route descriptions and excellent information that will get you to and from the climb with ease. Yosemite Sport Climbs and Top Ropes continues in that vain with clear photos, detailed topos and  amusing historical perspectives on climbing in one of the most storied areas in the world.”
- Mike Schneiter, Splitter Choss

  “SuperTopo offers a clear and concise format and sets the stage for your own adventure with history to each route.”
- Conrad Anker, World Renowned Climber and Mountaineer

 

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Partial List of Included Climbs
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Route Name Formation Review
Half Dome - Snake Dike 5.7 R - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Snake Dike
5.7 R, Half Dome

Snake Dike follows an amazing feature to one of the most incredible summits in Yosemite.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Half Dome
8
5.7 R
5 Star Rating
Higher Cathedral - Northeast Buttress 5.9 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Northeast Buttress
5.9, Higher Cathedral

Northeast Buttress of Higher Cathedral is one of the best Grade IV climbs in the Valley.
Photo:Greg Barnes
Higher Cathedral
11
5.9
5 Star Rating
Higher Cathedral - Braille Book 5.8 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Braille Book
5.8, Higher Cathedral


Photo:Chris McNamara
Higher Cathedral
5
5.8
4 Star Rating
Higher Cathedral Spire - Regular Route 5.9 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Regular Route
5.9, Higher Cathedral Spire

The route winds up the left skyline to the summit. The traditional start is lower on the left.
Photo:Randy Spurrier
Higher Cathedral Spire
5
5.9
4 Star Rating
Highway Star - Highway Star 5.10a - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Highway Star
5.10a, Highway Star


Photo:Chris McNamara
Highway Star
1
5.10a
4 Star Rating
Knob Hill - Sloth Wall 5.7 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Sloth Wall
5.7, Knob Hill

Knob Hill is a great introduction to longer Yosemite 5.7 and 5.8 pitches.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Knob Hill
1
5.7
4 Star Rating
Knob Hill - Pot Belly 5.8 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Pot Belly
5.8, Knob Hill

Knob Hill is a great introduction to longer Yosemite 5.7 and 5.8 pitches.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Knob Hill
1
5.8
3 Star Rating
Knob Hill - Anti Ego Crack 5.7 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Anti Ego Crack
5.7, Knob Hill

Knob Hill is a great introduction to longer Yosemite 5.7 and 5.8 pitches.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Knob Hill
1
5.7
3 Star Rating
Knob Hill - Turkey Pie 5.7 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Turkey Pie
5.7, Knob Hill


Photo:Chris McNamara
Knob Hill
1
5.7
2 Star Rating
Knob Hill - Just for Starters 5.10a - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Just for Starters
5.10a, Knob Hill

Knob Hill is a great introduction to longer Yosemite 5.7 and 5.8 pitches.
Photo:Chris McNamara
Knob Hill
1
5.10a
3 Star Rating
Lower Cathedral Rock - End of the Line 5.10c - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
End of the Line
5.10c, Lower Cathedral Rock


Photo:Chris McNamara
Lower Cathedral Rock
1
5.10c
4 Star Rating
Lower Cathedral Rock - Mac Daddy 5.11a - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Mac Daddy
5.11a, Lower Cathedral Rock


Photo:Chris McNamara
Lower Cathedral Rock
1
5.11a
3 Star Rating
Lower Cathedral Rock - Unnamed but Beautiful 5.10c - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Unnamed but Beautiful
5.10c, Lower Cathedral Rock


Photo:Chris McNamara
Lower Cathedral Rock
1
5.10c
3 Star Rating
Lower Cathedral Rock - 76 Degrees in the Shade 5.10c - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
76 Degrees in the Shade
5.10c, Lower Cathedral Rock


Photo:Chris McNamara
Lower Cathedral Rock
2
5.10c
2 Star Rating
Lower Cathedral Spire - Regular Route 5.9 - Yosemite Valley, California USA. Click for details.
Regular Route
5.9, Lower Cathedral Spire

Climber on the first pitch with the route above.
Photo:Greg Barnes
Lower Cathedral Spire
5
5.9
2 Star Rating
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