PRINT: Rock Climb 14 Karat, Yosemite National Park

14 Karat

5.10c R, Sport, 165 ft (50 m), 2 pitches,

Avg: 2.6 from 18 votes
FA: Scott Cole, Bruce Morris, Chris Cantwell.
California > Yosemite NP > Tuolumne Meadows > DAFF Area > DAFF Dome > S Flank

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Description

This is one of the first climbs encountered upon arrival at the cliff.
Same start as "Fingertips". Climb up to the first bolt, move up and left past 3 more bolts to a 2 bolt belay. The crux is shortly before the belay.
Climb a 5.10a pitch past 5 bolts to a two bolt anchor.
Either walk off left or rappel 165'.

Protection

Draws.