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Coonyard Pinnacle
5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British R
Avg: 3.3 from 15 votes
Type: | Trad, 400 ft (121 m), 5 pitches, Grade II |
FA: | Bill Amborn, Joe McKeown and Rich Calderwood 9/60 FFA Chuck Ostin and Frank Sacherer 1961 |
Page Views: | 3,197 total · 28/month |
Shared By: | Bruce Hildenbrand on Nov 24, 2014 |
Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Access Issue: Rockfall danger higher than usual on Glacier Point Apron
Details
According to Yosemite's website in 2016, Glacier Point Apron is open to climbing, but the Park Service does not recommend climbing there due to recent and ongoing rockfall.
Access Issue: Latest updates on closures, permits, and regulations.
Details
Please visit climbingyosemite.com/ and nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the latest information on visiting Yosemite, including permits, regulations, and closure information.
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15. Always check the NPS website at nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warnings due to current fires, smoke, etc.
Yosemite National Park has yearly closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection March 1- July 15. Always check the NPS website at nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/… for the most current details and park alerts, and to learn more about the peregrine falcon, and how closures help it survive. This page also shares closures and warnings due to current fires, smoke, etc.
Description
This is the route that started it all on GPA. It is named for Yvon Chouinard though he was not associated with the climb.
Pitch 1(5.9) - reach up and grab a pocket and mantle up. This is the technical crux. Climb up to a small ledge and belay.
Pitch 2(5.8) - climb up the right side of the ledge then up past a bolt to a small pinnacle with a bolt and belay.
Pitch 3(5.9) - traverse left to a two-bolt anchor.
Pitch 4(5.9) - this pitch used to be one of the scariest pitches on the apron featuring 40' of unprotected 5.8/5.9 climbing, but a bolt has been added over the years which has tamed it a bit.
Pitch 5(5.6) - climb up a short, right facing dihedral to the top of the pinnacle.
Pitch 1(5.9) - reach up and grab a pocket and mantle up. This is the technical crux. Climb up to a small ledge and belay.
Pitch 2(5.8) - climb up the right side of the ledge then up past a bolt to a small pinnacle with a bolt and belay.
Pitch 3(5.9) - traverse left to a two-bolt anchor.
Pitch 4(5.9) - this pitch used to be one of the scariest pitches on the apron featuring 40' of unprotected 5.8/5.9 climbing, but a bolt has been added over the years which has tamed it a bit.
Pitch 5(5.6) - climb up a short, right facing dihedral to the top of the pinnacle.
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