PRINT: Rock Climb North By Northwest, Yosemite National Park

North By Northwest

5.9, Trad, 100 ft (30 m),

Avg: 1.3 from 6 votes
FA: unknown
California > Yosemite NP > Yosemite Valley > Valley S Side > P. Cathedral Area > 7. Lower Cathed… > N Buttress Base Routes

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Description

Right facing flakes/corner with a crux chimney move or two up high. Slightly runout to tree anchor with faded tat. Have a second follow up to tree and climb down to the 76 Degrees anchor if top roping that route.

Location

Right of Compass Rose and the last of the bolts at the crag, look for some flakes that turn into a lieback / chimney higher up.

Protection

Standard rack with a 4" cam to protect the crux chimney move.