Trip Report
Wamello / Fresno Dome Trip Report February 2013
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Sunday February 17, 2013 6:55pm
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A few weeks of warm weather and the usually snow blanketed Fresno Dome was showing signs of rock. I had been watching the snow receding from town and saw the day time high was going to be in the low 70's for Oakhurst. Time for a snowmobile run up the mountain to savor some off season SOYO climbing.
My partner Matt had established some climbs on the dome in years past and was jonesing to climb his 3 pitch "High and Mighty" 10c. It was a great route with wandering featured slab climbing and an arm pumping steep bolted section on pitch 2.
After enjoying the climb we decided to ride up to higher elevations and get some snowmobiling in on deeper snow. When a weather window like this comes along its a real blessing. :-)
Grahm Doe
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About the Author Grahm lives in Oakhurst just south of Yosemite. |
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Feb 17, 2013 - 07:35pm PT
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Sh#t yeah! I haven't had a Pete's burrito in too long. Great looking day Matt and Grahm, thanks for the TR.
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lars johansen
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Feb 17, 2013 - 07:41pm PT
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You've got me jonesing for a trip to SoYo.
Thanks Grahm
lars
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 17, 2013 - 08:31pm PT
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Rock that actually begs you to climb it and faces south, plus relative ease of approach--you're living right, my friends! Big Mike isn't the only one smart enough to get a snowmobile to be useful around here.
I know, there's probably a snowmobile thread...
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Dingus Milktoast
Gym climber
And every fool knows, a dog needs a home, and...
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Feb 17, 2013 - 08:39pm PT
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Dude that is SO bad ass! I was telling my daughter a couple weeks back I wanted to take her there this year. Serendipity - she was standing here in my office getting something from the printer when I opened your thread.
Pointed out the line of Predator, Mark Tuttle's Easy Wind, thanks for the stoke! Its been a long time for me - I'm gonna get back down there this year for sure.
DMT
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micronut
Trad climber
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Feb 17, 2013 - 10:28pm PT
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Righteous. Way to get after it. Big stoke. Cold smoke.
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karodrinker
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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Feb 17, 2013 - 10:43pm PT
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Phucking Hell Yea that looks like a fun day.
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Feb 17, 2013 - 10:46pm PT
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Aaaaaaaand, awesome! Saw this on fb, and I'm just as jealous the second time.
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Kurt Jensen
Trad climber
Aptos,CA
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Feb 17, 2013 - 10:54pm PT
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Way to go Grahm! So much climbing out there, and you sure know how to enjoy the weather windows. I can't wait to get back there this year!
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cragnshag
Social climber
san joser
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Feb 18, 2013 - 01:57pm PT
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Good stuff!
and no crowds...
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Feb 18, 2013 - 02:07pm PT
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Now that looks very "cool"! Fun time, good food. Those snowmobiles looked like a great ride...and climbing too....fun living!
Susan
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Ethos Adventures
Mountain climber
Sonora, CA
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Feb 19, 2013 - 04:45pm PT
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This is awesome! Way to let the weather enhance your adventure instead of prevent it...all too often we become California weaklings. Thanks for inspiring!http://www.ethosadventures.com
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melski
Trad climber
bytheriver
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Feb 19, 2013 - 04:55pm PT
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hey kids I can dig what your putin down,,,lets get a hookup on the stinky machine,,i:m serious caus those slopes are some of the best;;;;gravity///teles/boarding/of anykind sweet,,O ya hard warm granite,,,[yes i;m deprived],,,,stay posted for the hookup,,,chow,,
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
WA, & NC & Idaho
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Feb 19, 2013 - 07:29pm PT
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Good on Y'all, way to enjoy winter!!!!!!!!!
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Reeotch
Trad climber
4 Corners Area
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Feb 19, 2013 - 07:41pm PT
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Excellent! Love the approach rigs . . .
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canyonrat
Trad climber
Armstrong BC
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Feb 19, 2013 - 08:11pm PT
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You guys have it all in California! Awesome. Thanks for posting
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pvalchev
Social climber
Mountain View, CA / Calgary, AB
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Feb 20, 2013 - 12:25am PT
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Awesome shots and trip report, thanks for sharing!
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Stix
Social climber
Anaheim, CA
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Feb 22, 2013 - 03:15pm PT
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Epic Day!
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Al_T.Tude
Trad climber
Monterey, CA
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Great post, Grahm!
The question is:
Are you guys a Climbing Club with a snowmobiling problem, or a Snowmobiling Club with a climbing problem??
Al
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Wow! As if I just found this! Where do I sign up?? Damn that looks fun!!
Ahh..... Next year right Justin!!??
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Yeah Mike, for sure. Grahm's always looking for someone to go sledding with. He is a guy of endless stoke and energy. Pretty badass climber too.
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Powder
Trad climber
the Flower Box
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What a nice day to be out to play!
Thanks for sharing! *^_^*
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DaveyTree
Trad climber
Fresno
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Sweet TR Grahm. Can't wait for another trip to Shuteye. I was spanked after last time and I still owe you dinner at El Cid with drinks.
Dave Friea
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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Mar 11, 2013 - 07:06am PT
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Looks like a great time, been wanting to get out that way. tfpu
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Mar 11, 2013 - 09:03am PT
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Snowmobiles? What a couple of pussies. No respect for you.
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