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Lower Cathedral Spire

Submitted By: Blitzo on Nov 29, 2006
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Lower Cathedral Spire as seen from atop Higher Cat...


Description 

As viewed from the north, this spire is on the left.
It was first ascended in August 1934, by Richard Leonard, Jules Eichorn and Bestor Robinson.
Descend by rappel.


Getting There 

Follow the Spires Gully approach.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Lower Cathedral Spire:
Northeast Face   5.9     Trad, 6 pitches, 800 feet, Grade III   
Regular Route   5.9     Trad, 5 pitches, 600 feet, Grade II   
South by Southwest   5.11a     Trad, 5 pitches, 600 feet   
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Unknown climber on the 10d finger crack of South by Southwest.

South by Southwest 5.11a  CA : Yosemite National Park : ... : Lower Cathedral Spire
The climb shares the first two pitches (5.6, 5.4) with Regular Route. P3: Then instead going right on the Main Ledge, continue straight up a shallow corner, pass some pins (5.9), pass a bulge (10d) to a baley before right facing corner. P4. Climb straight up the corner to a roof, traverse under the roof, and over to a stance (11a), then a bit higher to a good stance (5.8). P5: a 5.9 pitch leads to the top. There is also a 10a variation if you br...[more]   Browse More Classics in CA