Our most recent adventure took us back to Yosemite once again. We figure we will get as much mileage out of that park as we can while we are so close to it. Unlike our previous trip where we got completly skunked by the weather this trip was full of clear skies and 80 deg afternoons. We got an early start on saturday and were the first party to get to After Six but a long shot. This was an absolutley beautiful climb with lots of good 5.6 pitches. It was so much fun we decided to decend and do it again only to find four other parties on the route. What a mess! The belayer was litterally pulling there follower up the first pitch with and second party leading directly behind them literally pushing the said followers butt up the rock. I fully regret we did not get a picture. Needless to say we moved on to bag some fun short cracks on the numerous othe great walls. If you can lead 5.7 crack all you need for After Six is a set of cams 0.5-3, double on 0.75,1,2 and sneakers to walk off. I would recommend a little snack and some water because the view at the top is great and why not hang out and enjoy it. We were able to get car to car with a party of three in 4.5 hrs. Our good friend, Eric, tagged along.
Chalking up on the pitch one. What a great climb!
Lou, totally excited after placing our newly purchased #3 cam for the first time ever. The largest we own. Always good to be breaking in new gear.
Eric and Jasmine looking good with an awesome view of the Valley.
Jasmine rocking the last pitch of After Six on lead. She has been working on her trad leading skills and comfort level. Look ma, only 4 pieces in 80 feet.
Day two of climbing. Eric vs. Bush. Unfortunatley the bush won, eric was forced to go around but not before tearing out a few branches and throwing a sling around it for pro. Eric has also been working on his leading skills.
Eric, making good time on lead...post bush.
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