Fresno Dome (Wamello) Area Rock Climbing

Fresno Dome was known by the Mono Indians as "the greeting place" ("wah-me-yelo"). John Muir called it "Wamello", now mostly known as Fresno Dome which it is called on the USGS topo map.. Royal Robbins used this area as one of his locations for his Rockcraft School back in the 1970s and pioneered many routes. Most climbs range from 3 to 5 pitches in length. Some of the older routes may be considered run out by today's standards. Recent development has also produced a high number of quality, well protected sport climbs, so there is something for everyone here.  A number of shorter sport routes can be found on Zippity-Do-Dah Buttress and Panorama Wall. Willow Creek Wall has a number of bolted slab routes, up to 100 feet long. The Main Wall, South Face, West Face, and Hawk Dome offer multi pitch routes.

The rock is quality Sierra granite, ranging from smooth slab to steep features and chicken heads. Several cracks can also be found.

The 7,000 ft. elevation keeps this area fairly cool in summer. Summer and Fall are generally the best times to climb here.

Climbers have been climbing and guiding here for decades and there are still no crowds. I seriously doubt that a guidebook or this post will increase impact, besides wouldn't you rather go to Yosemite?