Also, regarding the descent - you can rap using one 60m rope from the tree into a third class gully to climber's left, which is a fairly easy downclimb.
There is also a second pitch (described in Supertopo).
Yes, I've done the second pitch twice - there is a big manzanita with slings to rap off, or you can keep going to some stuff above (Mike was interested in that, but it started to look like rain, so we just decided to stop there).
Thanks for posting this route Carolyn - brings back pleasant memories :)
I just looked in the Yosemite Free Climbs falcon guide (Reid) - now I remember - Mike wanted to TR the 5.8 offwidth above the second pitch. Twisted, lol :)
rhyang - May 9, 2008 10:30 am - Voted 10/10
Good description in SupertopoAlso, regarding the descent - you can rap using one 60m rope from the tree into a third class gully to climber's left, which is a fairly easy downclimb.
There is also a second pitch (described in Supertopo).
Dragger - May 9, 2008 11:10 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Good description in SupertopoSecond pitch? I didn't even realize... have you climbed it?
rhyang - May 9, 2008 11:24 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Good description in SupertopoYes, I've done the second pitch twice - there is a big manzanita with slings to rap off, or you can keep going to some stuff above (Mike was interested in that, but it started to look like rain, so we just decided to stop there).
Thanks for posting this route Carolyn - brings back pleasant memories :)
rhyang - May 9, 2008 11:27 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Good description in SupertopoI just looked in the Yosemite Free Climbs falcon guide (Reid) - now I remember - Mike wanted to TR the 5.8 offwidth above the second pitch. Twisted, lol :)
Dragger - May 9, 2008 1:41 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good description in SupertopoThanks Rob, I'll add it but I didn't do it. Is it any good??
rhyang - May 9, 2008 2:31 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Good description in SupertopoI wouldn't call it 'good' :) but I thought it was decent practice for a newbie leader.
Dragger - May 9, 2008 3:08 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Good description in SupertopoHey Rob, if you get a chance, could you look at the description -- and let me know if you'd add/change anything?