Church Tower in Yosemite

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Church Tower in Yosemite

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Forgot to share this write up, may be of interest while the high peaks finally get some snow. Climbed it on Halloween hence the costumes....

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Great little climb! I remember a similar climb down valley where I got attacked by ants while belaying in a tree! Everyone thinks of Yosemite Valley as big granite walls - well there is plenty of brush too! This is not the only climb that one has to bushwhack to get to. Thanks for the report. Brings back memories.
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Wandering Daisy wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:47 am Great little climb! I remember a similar climb down valley where I got attacked by ants while belaying in a tree! Everyone thinks of Yosemite Valley as big granite walls - well there is plenty of brush too! This is not the only climb that one has to bushwhack to get to. Thanks for the report. Brings back memories.
Yeah I think Lower Cathedral Spire is notorious for an ant infested tree, hope to get on top of that one soon!
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Here's my summit photo, circa 1982. Thanks for the reminder of what an enjoyable outing it was.
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tiesing wrote: ↑Wed Mar 17, 2021 2:32 pm Here's my summit photo, circa 1982. Thanks for the reminder of what an enjoyable outing it was.
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Wow what a great photo! I think some of that webbing is still wrapped around as the summit anchor today! :D
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