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Skye Dance

V6, Boulder, 18 ft (5 m),  Avg: 3.8 from 60 votes
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California > Eastern Sierra > Bishop Area > Druid Stones > Skye Stone Area > Skye Stone

Description

A unique and very worthy line. Can't be missed.

Start on the two lowest slopers down in the cave and move up to the triangular undercling near the lip of the roof. Work your way around the bulge with widely spaced crimps to the top-out.

Location

On the north side of the 'Skye Stone', which is located farther down the trail past the 'Thunder Wall'. It's the impressive boulder that overhangs on nearly every side. 'Skye Dance' will be on the left side of the boulder as you approach it. Look for the funky slopers under the bulge.

Protection

pads, spot

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Mitch on Skye Dance (V6).
[Hide Photo] Mitch on Skye Dance (V6).
So tired
[Hide Photo] So tired
JCW on Skye Dance
[Hide Photo] JCW on Skye Dance
Skye Dance Topo
[Hide Photo] Skye Dance Topo
Skye Dance
[Hide Photo] Skye Dance
Cutting feet. Not the suggested beta, but it worked for me!
[Hide Photo] Cutting feet. Not the suggested beta, but it worked for me!
A look at the cave of slopers.
[Hide Photo] A look at the cave of slopers.
Getting ready to send Skye Dance!
[Hide Photo] Getting ready to send Skye Dance!
About to make the move out on the undercling.
[Hide Photo] About to make the move out on the undercling.
Swinging up Snoopy's nose
[Hide Photo] Swinging up Snoopy's nose
Mitch makes the transition from slopers to crimps as he negotiates the bulge
[Hide Photo] Mitch makes the transition from slopers to crimps as he negotiates the bulge
A look at the undercling... and the Owens Valley
[Hide Photo] A look at the undercling... and the Owens Valley

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Euan Cameron
Mammoth Lakes, CA
  V6
[Hide Comment] A great problem that combines steep huecos, sharp crimps and a relaxed finished. Dec 28, 2013
Andy L
 
pdxuller
  V6
[Hide Comment] V6 doesn't get much better than this. Mar 31, 2014
Daniel Winsor
Bishop, CA
  V5
[Hide Comment] I thought this was a pretty soft V6, especially for the area. I found both Kredulf (V4) and Blood Kin Sit (V4) up in the Druid Stones were harder problems than Skye Dance. Either way though, what a fantastic route. Dec 6, 2014
Amanda J
Bishop, CA