Dates: March 31 – April 13
General Information: “By far the best place to climb rock in the United States, Yosemite National Park is arguably the most sought-after climbing destination in the world! Climbers from all reaches of the planet make their pilgrimage to 'The Valley' to savor its glorious sunshine, magnificent scenery and granite so abundant you'll scarcely be able to decide which rock you should apply your rubber to first. Here in Yosemite Valley and its higher-elevation neighbor Tuolomne, you will find some of the most famous, if not the most famous, boulder problems and trad climbs ever written about. But the real draw remains the thousands of acres of big walls which abound in this First National Park.”
Decision:I don’t even have to explain why we are going to Yosemite. It is common sense that any climber even if they didn’t read the statements above, will be compelled to visit this place. The only one thing I’ll mention more is that this place together with El Portrero and Squamish is the main reason for and driving force behind this road trip
Time: Initially I wanted to spend a month in Yosemite, but realized that we have other things to do and see. And since we can change the amount of days spent in Yosemite, I decided to give Yosemite, like any other place, 14 days. After we are there for a two weeks we will decide if we want to stay longer. The only sad thing is if we stay longer in any of these places we will then have to take something out of itinerary.
Classics: too many to mention
Websites:
http://www.supertopo.com/climbingareas/
http://www.supertopo.com/climbingareas/bigwalls.html
Afterthought:
Rotes sent: Bear Hug V4, Pole Position 5.10b, Serenity Crack 5.10d (7p), Snake Dyke 5.7R (7p), Freeblast 5.10d A0 (7p)
Projects: Beggars Buttress 5.11c (7p),
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