Commitment, Five Open Books 5.9 |
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Yosemite Valley, California USA | ||
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Avg time to climb route: 2-2.5 hours
Approach time: 30 minutes Descent time: 30 minutes Number of pitches: 3 Height of route: 350' Overview
Commitment is one of Yosemite's best 5.9 3-pitch climbs. This route warms you up with two straight-forward pitches then blasts you with an intense and memorable crux. Although this is a first 5.9 Valley route for many climbers, there is nothing easy about Commitment. The route's wild crux is well, committing. Tenuous lieback moves under a large roof leads to strenuous and exhilarating 5.9 liebacking that will leave you with a full appreciation for this route.
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Climbers have always appreciated short approaches, so it’s not surprising that the area around Lower Yosemite Fall attracted attention in the 1960s. Only minutes from Camp 4 lay a wealth of possible routes on the various tiers of cliffs. One trouble: these cliffs were not exactly composed of pristine granite. Trees, bushes, munge, loose dark rock—you name it, these cliffs had it. In a valley renowned for its sparkling white granite, this place was an aberration. But let’s not forget that approach! - Steve RoperFA: Jim Bridwell, Dave Bircheff and Phil Bircheff, 6/66. Sign In or Join SuperTopo (it's FREE!) to read the complete route history, the recommended strategy for climbing this route, and useful tips should you need to retreat. Approach Sign In or Join SuperTopo (it's FREE!) to read this route's approach information.
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