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Easy climbs to big ledges for a wedding photo shoot

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Jesse Scarborough · · Oakland, CA · Joined May 2016 · Points: 105

My friends are looking to top out an easy climb on a ledge big enough for 5 or 6 people for some wedding photos. Can anybody recommend something in yosemite? I'm thinking Dinner Ledge or maybe Swan Slab. 

Keatan · · AZ · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 50

Sunnyside Bench might work, you could even go up the decent route

Harumpfster Boondoggle · · Between yesterday and today. · Joined Apr 2018 · Points: 148

Jam Crack route has a bitchen ledge. Might not be high enough for cool photos though.

Andy Novak · · Bailey, CO · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 370

Top of Manure Pile?     

nathanael · · San Diego · Joined May 2011 · Points: 525

Line everyone up on thank god ledge.

Brian Cooper · · Northern California · Joined Jul 2018 · Points: 369

The top of Lena's Lieback (3 pitches, not just the first one) at Swan Slab is big enough, and has some good views of half dome. You could climb the 4th class walk off route to the far right. Lena's Lieback itself is 5.9, so doesn't really count as easy.

Eric Duncan · · Boise, ID · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 0

sunnyside bench or lembert dome summit come to mind.

johorn · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 35

Not really climbs, just scrambles:  Sierra Point has big ledges complete with a handrail.  Waterfall views, good light after noon.  Turtleback Dome has the iconic webcam view, better light later in the day, fantastic sunsets.

Marc H · · Longmont, CO · Joined May 2007 · Points: 265

The summit of Sentinel is scenic and super easy to get to. 

Tim Opsahl · · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Joined Oct 2016 · Points: 20

Not really a ledge, but by climbing royal arches you can get some epic shots from atop washington column, or climb to the top of north dome and pick your angle of the valley. Super scenic, and anyone who doesn't climb that wants to join can hike in from Tuolumne. 

Harumpfster Boondoggle · · Between yesterday and today. · Joined Apr 2018 · Points: 148
Marc H wrote: The summit of Sentinel is scenic and super easy to get to. 

Um, no its not lol.


Now, summit of **Sentinel Dome** IS easy.

Marc H · · Longmont, CO · Joined May 2007 · Points: 265

Whatever. A wedding party would make quick work of the Steck-Salathe.

Harumpfster Boondoggle · · Between yesterday and today. · Joined Apr 2018 · Points: 148
Marc H wrote: Whatever. A wedding party would make quick work of the Steck-Salathe.

My bad. I would like to see that wedding dress after The Narrows, gotta admit.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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