Kurt Smith on the first ascent of "Powerslave", 5....
Description
Yosemite Falls is the seventh highest water fall in the world. The Upper Falls drops 1,430 feet. An intermediate chain of cascades drops another 675 feet. The Lower Falls drops another 320 feet. On the Upper Falls Wall is the famous Lost Arrow Spire. Several grade VI routes also exist here. The Lower Falls Amphitheatre offers quality climbing. Sunnyside Bench and the Five Open Books are also quite popular.
Getting There
Take the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail to access The lower areas.
Up on the right side of Sunnyside Bench, climb a nice, smooth, 5.7 jamcrack to a ledge. Step left and continue up a 5.9 thin crack to a two bolt anchor.Can be done in one or two pitches....[more]