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K. Basket Dome
California
> Yosemite NP
> Yosemite Valley
> Valley N Side
Access Issue: Latest updates on closures, permits, and regulations.
Details
Please visit
climbingyosemite.com/ and
nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the latest information on visiting Yosemite, including permits, regulations, and closure information.
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15. Always check the NPS website at
nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warnings due to current fires, smoke, etc.
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
Route Name |
Location |
Star Rating |
Difficulty |
Date |
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Basket Case
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5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
Trad 7 pitches
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[Hide Photo] Clint Cummins Approach photo
[Hide Photo] Basket Dome Overview. Ignore the blue line, it shows an incorrect approach.
All up in yo bidniss.