Routes : North America : United States : California : Yosemite National Park : Tuolumne Meadows : Cathedral Peak : Cathedral Peak : Eichorn Pinnacle, North Face
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Eichorn Pinnacle, North Face - 5.4 popular
Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (21)
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Description:
The north side of this pinnacle has an overhanging 5.4 route. You hafta see it to believe it. very fun. Single rope rappel.Descent Options:
Rappel into the landing. Scramble across 3rd class slabs to the East shoulder of Cathedral. Easy walk off.
Submitted by: graniteboy on 2007-02-14
Views: 3624
Route ID: 9864
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21 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.4 |
| Safety Rating | X |
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Solo ascent by:
A spire a world apart
From the top of Cathedral Peak I saw Eichorn Pinnacle and felt inspired to free solo it. A fantastic climb, but be careful, as the downclimb is a little unnerving.
Added: 2009-08-10
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| Difficulty | 5.4 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
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Awesome + summit registry = Fun times.
Added: 2009-08-01
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| Difficulty | 5.4 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Great looking climb
Exposed traverse and fun climbing on some cool features.
Added: 2008-06-19
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| Difficulty | 5.4 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Ascent Note
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Added: 2007-09-04
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Red Point ascent by:
Most exposed 5.4 anywhere
this pitch is an essential addition to any cathedral peak ascent
Added: 2007-07-27
