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K. Basket Dome

California > Yosemite NP > Yosemite Valley > Valley N Side
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Description

The big dome looming above the Valley east of North Dome. Not many routes there. Basket Case was first climbed in the early 70s and Milestone early 2000s. They are stellar quality routes but not climbed often. Both routes are located on south wall of the Dome

Getting There

For the shortest approach from Porcupine trail head toward North Dome.

For Basket Case approach via the notch between North Dome and Basket Dome (from west site of Basket Dome).

For Milestone approach from east side of Basket Dome

Routes from Left to Right

5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 3
Basket Case
Trad 7 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Basket Case
 3
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad 7 pitches

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Clint Cummins Approach photo
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Basket Dome Overview. <br>
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Ignore the blue line, it shows an incorrect approach.
[Hide Photo] Basket Dome Overview. Ignore the blue line, it shows an incorrect approach.

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TacoDelRio
All up in yo bidniss.
[Hide Comment] Just a shot in the dark but has anyone climbed or at least taken photos of the super overhanging looking face? What is that, the east face? Aug 17, 2018