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Would Cathedral Peak be busy on Wed (mid-day) July 4?

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Edward_ · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 245

Mid-day, but national holiday. Would it be just as busy as a weekend?

Trying to figure out what to do for tomorrow. :)

Chris Norwood · · San Diego, CA · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 80

I think it will still be somewhat busy, but your mileage may vary... I climbed it on a non-holiday Tuesday a few weeks back, and there were probably at least 6-8? other parties on it by the time we left. We were the first to the base having started the hike at 5:45am, but no more than minutes later after arriving had 2 more parties showed up.

You should just do it anyway!

Brian in SLC · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Oct 2003 · Points: 21,711

I think yes.

Get an early start.

Edward_ · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 245
Chris Norwood wrote:I think it will still be somewhat busy, but your mileage may vary... I climbed it on a non-holiday Tuesday a few weeks back, and there were probably at least 6-8? other parties on it by the time we left. We were the first to the base having started the hike at 5:45am, but no more than minutes later after arriving had 2 more parties showed up. You should just do it anyway!
Damn that sucks. I was really hoping to jump on it on a day that its not busy... which will probably be never. Last time I was on it, parties everywhere and I was stuck at one of the belays for 3 hours. Sucks.

Thanks for the replies
NickCov · · Truckee, CA · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 35

There are so many variations you should be okay. Watch out for mosquitos

Edward_ · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 245

Question 2: When would be the best time to try and beat the crowds? Maybe even a late start (11am) rather then early start?

ParkerK · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 0

I'm actually wanting to go with a buddy of mine. I have a full rack and rope and am looking for more experienced trad climbers. I'd love to climb anything in Toulomne and could leave tonight still.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Northern California
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