Yosemite Valley Summer Climbing Conditions

Hey Mountain Project!

I recently accepted a job in the valley, and I am exited to begin living and working there this summer.  I understand that summers can get very warm in the valley. Warm enough that climbing is often unbearable, and that better conditions exist up the road in Tuolumne. Is it really that bad, though? Are there not shady, north facing routes that stay cool in the summer? I don't always want to be spending my free days driving to Tuolomne or the high sierra to climb (though I am not ruling it out).

What are the best climbing options for valley summers? I prefer trad moderates, but I can boulder too.

Also, if anyone is looking for a Yosemite climbing partner this summer, drop me a message.

Thanks!

If your tick list is up to date your biggest concern is crowds. Seriously, the sub 5.10 lines are fewer and the people on them more. Good news is that you will quickly be in the 5.10's and cruising longer, funner, less crowded routes. (And before i get shot for 'funner', Grack is one of my all time faves).
To be specific about weather, yes, it can get hot. Climb early, like 4am starts. Beat the heat and the crowds. And with )this fake news about) global warming (uh oh) expect it to be hotter than usual. It will be.
NO need to run up to Tuolumne, except that it is awesome climbing.

I was in your shoes 4 years ago and yeah it can get hot in the sun, but find the shade and it'll be fine. Even the sun is tolerable sometimes for the right climb. 

Hey man, i lived in yosemite for two summers.  you can definitely chase shade. this does severely limit what you can do though. But if you are motivated it definitely possible.  That being said the name of the game is going to the high country on your weekends for sure!

Rostrum is north facing.
Also climbing at night?

tuolumne / high sierras are so awesome during that season, just don't see why you'd wanna miss it.

Eric Duncan wrote: tuolumne / high sierras are so awesome during that season, just don't see why you'd wanna miss it.

I don’t doubt that at all. Chances are that I will be heading out that way pretty often. I just want to know what my options are when I don’t feel like driving out of the valley. 

Daniel Melnyk wrote: Rostrum is north facing.
Also climbing at night?

He said he was into moderates. Rostrum also isnt open unill mid july

I’ve spent a week here and there in the Valley in summer. It can get miserable in the sun, but early mornings and late afternoons can be excellent for climbing. 

Sentinal Creek and ToeJo are on Lower Cathedral is going to be both in the shade and in your range.