Howdy all. I am looking to get in contact with anyone who has the time and desire to climb a wall in Yosemite next week. The dates I have free are from about 3/24 - 3/30.

I have done two other grade V walls in the valley so I have some experiance with aid climbing.

I was thinking of doing either the south face on the column, the prow, or southern man. From speaking with others, these routes go clean and are straightforward at C1/C2. I was planning on spending only one night on the wall at dinner ledge and then heading for the top. I am very familiar with the North Dome gully descent, or the route could be rapped.

What do you think? I am 27, a grad student, I have about seven years of climbing experiance and I am safe and reliable. Please sent me a message and we can start talking. Let's send like UPS.

March is not a great time to be on El Cap. Consider the waves of pleasure you have contemplating the deed. Then consider the unending misery you are likely to experience.

Sorry I can't offer better advice. Steve

While I agree with Mr. Curtis about the fickleness of the March weather, I would say that these things should not deter you. If your in shape, have decent experience, and most importantly have the drive you'll have fun whether you top out or endure a minor epic. In my time in the Valley the motto seemed to always be "Go for it."