Routes : North America : United States : California : Yosemite National Park : Yosemite Valley : Cathedral Rocks : Spires : Higher Cathedral Spire : regular route
regular route - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (8)
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old school 5.9. great view of the captain from the summit
Submitted by: johnyrock on 2004-09-29
Last Modified: 2008-05-07
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Route ID: 60158
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Onsight ascent by: blacktotem on 2010-05-09
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Higher Spire
Done twice, both main variations.
Added: 2010-05-09
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Onsight ascent by: blacktotem on 2010-05-09
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Higher Spire
Done twice, both main variations.
Added: 2010-05-09
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Onsight ascent by: briarpatch on 2005-09-13
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fun route, great exposure, poor rock in some sections. the 5.9 variation at the end is super-fun and steep. beautiful views of El Cap.
Added: 2005-09-13
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Red Point ascent by: cmclean on 2005-09-06
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2nd pitch has horrible rope drag. Was also a little spooky on the sharp end.
Added: 2005-09-06
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Red Point ascent by: poorboy on 2005-02-02
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Old school climb, took about 6 or 7 hours. Bring nuts, 1x TCUs, 2x .5 - 2 camalots, 1x 3 camalot. The crux may be the last pitch, or were we tired?
Added: 2005-02-02