Trip Report
Castle Dome - FA of the Southeast Aręte (IV, 5.10) WARNING: Many photos
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Wednesday July 23, 2014 8:32am
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Castle Domes have been on my list of places to visit for quite a while. Per Secor and the AAJ the only recorded climb in the area was done in the late 1970s by Jack Roberts and Mark Menge – Silmarillion. Recently I resumed my research and the only semi-useful thing I found, was a thread I started in 2011 ( http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1753585/Castle-Domes-Kings-Canon-info);. Good looking rock, high adventure factor and a giant approach – time to have some fun!
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Inverted white dike high on the aręte - a wild feature!!
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"Climb me, climb me!" -North Face of Clarence King?
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The approach was pretty
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Caitlin about to pass one of the many fun roofs on the route
My friend Caitlin had a 3-day weekend and was game to haul 50 lb backpacks up a 13+ mile approach. Great thing about it was that it follows a section of Rae Lakes Loop, which is one of the finest hikes in the High Sierra. After a reasonable day of hiking, we set up a camp in a lush meadow with a jaw-dropping view of Castle Domes. The line that made the most sense was a striking aręte that went from the base to the summit of the most prominent formation. In addition, the research did not turn out any record of someone doing it prior. Even if someone did, the first ascent experience is hard to beat!
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The Sphinx. Daniel and I put up a LONG route up that thing about a month ago. Another Kings Canyon gem.
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Waterfall on the approach
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Bambi lives in Kings Canyon!
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Out of focus, but still pretty
We woke up early and approached the climb by threading the wall under the slabby buttresses and striking overhangs. There seemed to be a possibility to climb a few three pitch 5.12+ routes, but I don’t climb that hard and wanted to get on the line that made the most sense. SE Aręte was without a doubt it.
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Southeast Aręte is hard to miss
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Woods Creek
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1103 calories?! Too bad this thing doesn't have a "giant pack" option.
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Trout
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Castle Valley - an amazing spot
At first, I scrambled to the summit of a sub peak across from the aręte and scoped out a line. The lack of visible crack systems and multiple roofs did not inspire confidence. However, we did not make the long haul to give up without a battle. After a few spicy moves a ways above my gear, I climbed up into the main dihedral and we enjoyed quality climbing for seven long pitches. Quality of rock was incredible. It was like someone mixed dark gray granite from El Capitan’s East Buttress with featured slab of Charlotte Dome and than added a bit of High Sierra crack climbing. A geologist with interest for petrology would have a blast on this one! Every pitch had an interesting crux, usually an overhang with ‘thank god’ jugs around the corner and a cool feature or two. At one point I came across a giant inverted dike that traversed across the rock as far as I could see. Castle Domes and other granite formations in the area had more than a few of these features.
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Caitlin enjoying the view of Castle Domes from our camp
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Silmarillion goes up one of these dihedrals. One on the left looked MEH, one on the right had giant loose-looking roofs blocking the upper section. If I collect a lot of booty and get bored, one day I might be back to climb them.
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Starting pitch two (photo by Caitlin T.)
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Upper section of SE Aręte, as seen from another peak
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Caitlin following the 3rd pitch - a fun one!
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Views were drop dead gorgeous all day. No wonder Rae Lakes Loop is one of the most popular treks in the country.
A few pitches from the top we received some light rain. At this point climbing up would be much easier than bailing down, so we kept moving. A cool chimney, short hand-crack, another overhang and a pitch of low 5th, took us directly to the summit! With approximately 1,100 feet of technical climbing behind us, our reward was a bit of sunshine, snacks and the view of Gardnier Basin. Turns out Mt. Clarence King has a stunning North Face, but approaching it would take two days at least!
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Starting the third pitch. About to climb up towards the roof.
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Starting the first pitch. Climbing on the arete packed some spice!
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Starting up a cool crack with a lot of face features all around
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More cracks
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Caitlin climbing over the last bulge
The summit had no signs of previous passage, even though I have no doubt people have been there before. We made a cairn, snapped some photos and headed down to our camp. My celebratory meal of ramen mixed with beef jerky was enhanced by green onions, which were growing next to our tent. We drank plenty of fluids and Caitlin passed out. I had too much excitement and emotions about the climb we just did and had a mostly restless night. Too bad, since the next day started out with a bang – wind, lightning, thunder and a downpour chased us out of the valley and back to our car.
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Mr. Mature
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Couple of gym climbers enjoying the summit
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The camp was in an amazing spot. Really hard to beat.
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Bailing from Castle Valley during the Sunday's thunderstorm.
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Some little dome with plenty of cracks to choose from!
During our return we saw many more potential destinations for future exploration. Even though the golden age of picking the obvious gems in the High Sierra have faded, the opportunity to get creative and explore will exist for many years to come!
Vitaliy M.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jul 23, 2014 - 09:10am PT
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Nice one, thanks for posting.
So looks like you don't mind 12 mile hikes, you need to put the Gorge of Despair, on your LIST you would love it.
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 09:33am PT
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I enjoyed the trip report! Thank you!
In 1991, my wife an I climbed a dome that I think was to the right(east?) of the dark gray dome that is seen in your overall view of the domes. It was as much as we wanted to try on that particular day. It was mostly a romp, but there was a couple of short sections that were a little harder. I remember a nice straight in hand crack in one section that was 5.9ish, and one section of runout face that was easy .10. It was nice solid rock and a fantastic vantage point in what seemed to be a sea of domes. I think there was a cairn on top, but it was an easy walk off the back side, and down the gully between it and the dark grey dome. There was an old bighorn sheep horn high in the gully. After getting back to camp, and looking back at the many domes in that area, we were at a loss to describe even what dome it was, much less the climb. I remember that the dome was more pitches than I thought it would be. There was a couple hundred feet of 3rd classing at the top as well.
We were not carrying a bolt kit on this outing. Were you climbing with a bolt kit on your arete? A bold endeavor if you were not. You would make Reinhold proud!
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
sawatch choss
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Jul 23, 2014 - 09:37am PT
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Wow, what amazing looking rock! I'd climb all over that thing. Thanks.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Author's Reply
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Jul 23, 2014 - 09:56am PT
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Guyman, GOD has been on my list for quite a while. If you open the thread I linked in the beginning of the report, there is a mention of GOD there too. That was back in 2011 when I was leading 5.8. It was funny, Ksolem wanted to get out there, and after I told him 5.9 would be my limit, never heard back from him again : (
Is GOD cool because there is a lot of unclimbed stuff there, or because it is so remote and the granite is awesome? I really want to make it out there, but I think I’d go there for 5 days minimum, or maybe 4. It would probably take a day to hike in and out, so I would like to get at least 2 days of climbing if I am going there. I have a 4 day weekend coming up 2nd week of April and been playing around with ideas. Would be great to check out a new area. How is the water situation there late summer?
two-shoes, did you by any chance take a photo of the other domes from the summit? That area is incredible, and I would love to see a view from the other side. I looked at the formations across, and it seemed like a complicated ridge line. Was not sure how easy it would be to get up and down if you take it all the way. Lots of little towers etc. A LOT of adventure out there.
There was a runout section right at the start of the route. We had a kit, but I did not have a stance to drill, could not downclimb and had to commit to some interesting stemming. Raises your heart rate quite a bit when you are 15 miles from the trailhead, 15-20 ft above your last piece (at least it was a green alien! My favorite cam!) and need to do an insecure move (maybe 5.9 or 10-, or maybe a 5.7 if I was on top rope lol). In any case it was an amazing climb. I enjoyed it more than the Red Dihedral, and that one gets like 4 stars in the Supertopo book! Some incredible face climbing, jugs and scenery. People should go do this one. There is always just enough protection to keep it reasonably safe, so I placed no bolts and pounded no pitons.
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overwatch
climber
Arizona
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Jul 23, 2014 - 09:49am PT
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Beautiful pics as usual. When that picture of your hand first flashed by I thought Gilchrist had returned. Imagine my relief. Thanks for the post
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cat t.
climber
california
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Jul 23, 2014 - 01:16pm PT
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Thanks for planning this and for the awesome report, V.
@two-shoes: Cool to hear y'all've also explored out there! The "sea of domes" certainly invites adventure. :)
While the approach to Castle Domes is long, it's all on such a beautiful and well-maintained trail that the hike in does not feel at all arduous. If you pack light, it's just a fun bonus backpacking jaunt to add to your climbing trip. Other people should get out there: adventure is waiting!!
The approach to GOD doesn't sound that bad: 8 miles of trail and then a few more cross-country? Surely nothing could be as bad as getting suspended in midair by evil bushes while scrambling back from CRS...
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jul 23, 2014 - 11:30am PT
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Not to go all off topic but here we go.
The aproch to GOD is pretty straight forward, Use the packers to haul your stuff to grizzly lake.... thats day 1, day 2 pretty easy stroll over the pass, with a 3rd class ascent of Mt. Harrington to boot.
Day 2 can end with some climbing if you stay to the right side of the GOD. All the cool towers located down the right side are like 5.8 by easest way... lots of great potental to do more FA's
There is water, in the creek, all year.... its a big creek.
The place is one of the most stunning places I have ever been in the Sierra, almost compleatly untouched by people. Some untoutched Native American religious artifacts man be found if you poke around.
We found it best to go in the fall, the cooler temps and lack of daly T-storms made for a better time.
With light packs.... no food, you can hike all the way out in a day. We stashed a 6 pack back around the lake, 3 beers make a great lunch after a week out.
Kris and I have both been sort of injured the last few years.... I want to go back ASAP.
Cat T ...... I agree 100%
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Jul 23, 2014 - 11:33am PT
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Nice V.
Plums going down with style.
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Ed H
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 11:48am PT
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Here's to keeping Vitality M's trip reports on page one!
TFPU!
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Fat Dad
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 11:52am PT
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I always remember reading about that route in an old AAJ. Way to mine some gold from an old obscurity.
If you need a tip for nice looking objective for your next adventure, check out the N Face of Mt. Cotter. Has an old Galen Rowell route up it but nothing else. Always meant to get back to that, but where does the time go? Oh wait, my family and job steal it all. Anyways, you heard it here first.
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rwedgee
Ice climber
CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 12:08pm PT
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Great report and really nice photos !!
What camera are you using ?
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 12:12pm PT
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Very cool climb and report. Thanks for sharing!
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Author's Reply
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Jul 23, 2014 - 12:26pm PT
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Fat Dad, I wish I knew which dihedral their route took. There are two dihedrals there, left of the big face proper. One looked like a dirty chimney, and the other looked like a fairly ok crack with giant roofs blocking the upper section. If I get bored sometime and feel like loosing gear, I might give the second dihedral a try. In any case, those top out several hundred feet of terrible talus field below the summit. Our line went straight to the top. That was really cool, love it when climbs end on the summit proper.
PS: Someone who climbs 5.13 should attempt the proper face too. Seems like really hard, crack-less climbing with giant roofs above. But could possibly go for someone incredibly skilled.
rwedgee, some 16.0 megapixel Nikon. Will let you know the model tonight when I get home. Got it for 100$ online. I damage cameras fast, so usually get cheap ones.
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 12:30pm PT
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Nice! Thank you for posting and reporting.
Erik
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Macronut
Trad climber
Fresno, Ca
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Jul 23, 2014 - 12:40pm PT
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TFPU. The mountains are hurting from the crushing your putting on them. Nice work! Beautiful photos.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 12:44pm PT
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Thank you for that superb trip report, Vitaly. The Northwest face of Clarence King has a route rated IV, 5.7, put up in the early 1970's, but it does a lot of diagonal climbing (up and right), and I've always felt harder, more direct routes were possible. Its relative difficulty of approach and location away from the beaten path probably leaves much to do there.
John
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Roots
Mountain climber
Somewhere Fun
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Jul 23, 2014 - 01:00pm PT
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Love it!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jul 23, 2014 - 01:13pm PT
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Gorgeous pics as usual Vitaliy...bring your camera on the Diamond!
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limpingcrab
Gym climber
Minkler, CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 01:16pm PT
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I totally climbed that with Beckey when you were still sperm. Put the spray back in the can n00b!
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splitclimber
climber
Sonoma County
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Jul 23, 2014 - 03:26pm PT
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sweet looking dome and aręte and another awesome TR!
so now I have to pack climbing gear if I ever do the Rae Lakes loop.
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SeanH
Trad climber
SLC
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Jul 23, 2014 - 02:16pm PT
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Badass TR Vitaliy.
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two-shoes
Trad climber
Auberry, CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 05:16pm PT
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Vitaliy M.
I was able to dig up a shot from the summit looking west at that variegated dome that is just to the east of the gray dome. So, I guess we were 2 domes to the east of the gray dome. There were some other photos, but I'm way too disorganized to find them, I'm sorry. I don't think we have scanning abilities here either. That South-East Arete of yours looks proud! I would have wanted a small bolt kit in reserve, too.
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alina
Trad climber
CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 05:34pm PT
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Good work Vitaliy and Caitlin!
That is one scary skunk photo. =)
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cat t.
climber
california
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Jul 23, 2014 - 06:15pm PT
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Alina, according to the all-knowing-internet: "A spotted skunk has larger carnassial teeth than other skunks. These are used to slice through an animal's flesh." Amazing really, that Vitaliy bravely managed to snap a photo without being viciously taken down by the adorable little predator!
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kaholatingtong
Trad climber
The fake McCoy from nevernever land.
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Jul 24, 2014 - 09:08am PT
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dude, vitaly, you really need to stop doing this. your TRs put most others to shame here. Regardless, thanks much for your shares.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 09:24pm PT
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Nice job! That setting is really f*#king awesome too!!!!
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limpingcrab
Gym climber
Minkler, CA
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Jul 23, 2014 - 09:39pm PT
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On a more serious note: awesomeness
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le_bruce
climber
Oakland, CA
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Jul 24, 2014 - 01:53am PT
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No bolts, no pins, no beta, ground up, in a day, to the summit, deep in the backcountry. That's just proud.
You two are more inspiring to me than reading about the latest top-down, mini-trax'd, rap-bolted 5.12 and 5.13 lines being put up. Not taking anything from those efforts, but to me there is something so right about a ground-up effort with no holes. Can't always go down that way, but when it does... It's righteous.
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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Jul 24, 2014 - 03:41am PT
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Livin the dream V!!!
Thanks!!!!
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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Jul 24, 2014 - 08:56am PT
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Boy you sure are keeping busy Vitaliy. Thanks for sharing your adventures here
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Jul 24, 2014 - 07:11am PT
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I hopped in a helicopter where you put your tent back during the Randy Mortensen search. Castle Dome has always whispered in my ear. Maybe I'll see you in the GOD in September. Nice postin up.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Author's Reply
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Jul 24, 2014 - 07:46am PT
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It is the style I enjoy the most, but I'd be pretty stoked if I can put up a rap bolted 5.12 by the end of this year. And I don't think I would be better or worse if I placed a bolt on this climb. Not like it would be a sore in the eye for everyone on the Rae Lakes loop. But in any case there is something to going in far and finding an aesthetic, natural line. Good or bad but I have trouble with v4s in the gym. Many things to improve.
flip flop, maybe! That area sounds awesome. Sent an email to guyman, wonder if he got it...
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bob
climber
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Jul 24, 2014 - 08:03am PT
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Wonderful!!!!!! Thank you for sharing.
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lars johansen
Trad climber
West Marin, CA
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Jul 24, 2014 - 08:53am PT
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Beautiful as always, thanks.
lars
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snowhazed
Trad climber
Oaksterdam, CA
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Jul 24, 2014 - 10:16am PT
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nice work- did you get my email?
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Author's Reply
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Jul 24, 2014 - 10:58am PT
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Snowhazed, no. xxvitaliyxx@yahoo.com this thing is not very reliable at times
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jul 24, 2014 - 10:10pm PT
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hey there, say... vitaliy... very nice trip report!! very lovely pics, too... too!
did you a have a long-distance lens--skunk wise, :)
say, email me, if i may use some of the landscapes for 'examples' in my painting ideas, hoping that i get time for such extras, :) the colors and contrasts and manythings, are very very neat! ...
would GIVE you photo credit, of course, :)
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johnkelley
climber
Anchorage Alaska
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Jul 24, 2014 - 10:20pm PT
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Nice
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Wyoming
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Jul 24, 2014 - 10:27pm PT
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Thanks V!! A lovely trip, certainly.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Author's Reply
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Jul 25, 2014 - 11:42am PT
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Neebee you can use my photos with credit, no problem. Enjoy!
And thanks for all the nice comments. Put it on your tick lists, the area and climbing is awesome.
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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Jul 25, 2014 - 11:50am PT
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Hey Vitaliy, in that picture of The Sphinx, is the route you and Daniel put up visible?
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Author's Reply
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Jul 28, 2014 - 07:50pm PT
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Rincon, you can see our line really well. We took a line from the bottom of the canyon (4 pitches) to a ledge with trees. Than we took the prominent arete (sun/shade line) that is facing the camera. 6 more pitches with about 400 feet of simul climbing on the last pitch. Tops out on the true summit. I will make a report for my own record and draw the line in. Super excited about this one. The Sphinx overlooks Kings Canyon like a boss. No wonder Beckey climbed that thing as soon as he saw it.
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C_man
Trad climber
Salt Lake, Utah
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Fantastic TR here- would like to go check out your climb this season. How could I contact you with a few questions about the route?
Thanks!
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
https://nutagain.org
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Gorgeous spot, gorgeous climb, great style, reportage, and photos. What's not to love?
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Author's Reply
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Aug 11, 2014 - 03:37pm PT
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C_Man, I created a mountainproject page for the route. It is not hard to follow, stays close to the arete (mostly on the crest or just right of it) and goes up prominent features. Will create a topo for it too at some point, but I never tried to make one. i guess I should try. You are welcome to email me with any questions! Really good route in an amazing spot. Worth climbing IMHO. xxvitaliyxx@yahoo.com
http://mountainproject.com/v/southeast-arete-/109269526
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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Aug 11, 2014 - 06:47pm PT
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Thanks for your consistent, high quality input Vitaliy . . . way to live the dream.
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Aug 11, 2014 - 07:30pm PT
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Nice route, way to be history.
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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Sep 24, 2014 - 10:59am PT
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No wonder Beckey climbed that thing as soon as he saw it.
Beckey may have put a route on Castledome back in the late 60s if I didn't cramp his style. I had just bought a pair of big crazy mountain boots at Westridge called La Faulkes or something - they had these big stretchy rubber flaps that covered the laces. Anyway, I tried to hike in to the Domes with Beckey with these new un-broken in boots. It did not work out. We didn't get close enough to get a taste for any of it, and at least I never went back. I went back in there a few years later to climb the North Ridge of Clarence King with Mark Rodell but that's about it. Great post Vitality - it was good to finally get to climb a route in the Domes, been on my list a long time!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Sep 24, 2014 - 01:57pm PT
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I don't know if I am angry or jealous... Angry that I am not there or jealous that you are. Either way... BRILLIANT!
You know there should be a route up the center of this...
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Sep 27, 2014 - 03:59am PT
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CLINCHES IT
ALHA WOOT WOOT
TO YOU. !!!!
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Sep 27, 2014 - 04:44am PT
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**KEEP CLIMBING ON THE TOP OF THE FIRST PAGE THIS IS A CLIMBING SITE
I CAN AND WILL KEEP BUMPING ALL NIGHT**
BUMP
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Sep 27, 2014 - 05:26am PT
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fIGHTING**
FIGHTING** THE S P A M Bump
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 27, 2014 - 08:15pm PT
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hey there say, love this trip report... love the pics...
got to come back and READ all the comments though, soon as i can ...
:)
was reminded of it, just recently by, of all things,
a burrito... not as in burro, either... ;)
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johntp
Trad climber
Punter, Little Rock
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Sep 28, 2014 - 05:52pm PT
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Sweet.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Author's Reply
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Sep 28, 2014 - 07:37pm PT
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Ihateplastic, the rib wasn't super featured, didn't look very protectable. One of the gullies must be Silmarillion. And the other one could be a new route maybe! :)
Someone should go climb it and report back, would love to hear about it.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Jul 10, 2017 - 08:37pm PT
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in the main dihedral of the face From the AAJ of Silmarillion
As a result, I think it must be the right hand dihedral.
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DaveyTree
Trad climber
Fresno
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Jul 24, 2017 - 09:06am PT
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Keep up the stroke. Killin it. Nice TR
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ec
climber
ca
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Jul 24, 2017 - 09:13am PT
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you da MAN!
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Author's Reply
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Jul 24, 2017 - 11:09am PT
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The route already had at least 5 ascents including ours. But the approach from kings canyon is not an option for now. There is a broken bridge in Paradise valley. Supposed to be fixed in the next 2 month. Onion valley works well, but makes the hike slightly longer. You do get to see Rae lakes and all. Purdy.
Thanks EC! I just like to hike far and climb things, like a lot of other people. Should see me flailing in the gym. Or not. Would have nightmares! :)
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