North American Classic Climbs

Mount Conness

West Ridge

Description

Climbers*

Photo*

Date

04W12

04W12

Mt. Conness in the far distance from Tioga Lake at sunset.

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GC

7/72

29W16

29W16

The approach from the east goes over the low spot in this ridge, the South Ridge of Conness.

GC

LC

6/17/01

JH05

JH05

Lakes and meadows characterize the approach.

-

JH

9/13/05

29W17

29W17

Headed up to the col. There is snow here year-round.

LC

GC

6/17/01

JH11

JH11

From the col, this broad plateau must be crossed to the north.

WG

JH

9/13/05

JH12

JH12

Finally the ridge can be seen in profile.

-

JH

9/13/05

29W19

29W19

Getting to the base of the ridge involves a descent over snowy slabs to the basin below.

GC

LC

6/17/01

JC11

JC11

Approaching the base of the climb - don't go up the grooves! The best route starts further north.

GF

JC

8/92

JH23

JH23

Classic lieback technique on the first pitch (5.6).

JH

WG

9/13/05

JH28

JH28

Looking out to the southwest towards the Cathedral Range, Tuolomne Meadows, and Mt. Hoffman - the heart of Yosemite National Park.

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JH

9/13/05

JH29

JH29

After climbing the lower slabs, a traverse to the right takes you to the ridge proper.

WG

JH

9/13/05

JH32

JH32

After the lower few pitches, the rope can be stowed if you are comfortable with exposed on 4th- and lower 5th-class climbing.

JH

WG

9/13/05

JH39

JH39

Knife-edged ridge.

JH

WG

9/13/05

JH41

JH41

The geometry of the rock forces the climber right to the edge in several spots.

WG

JH

9/13/05

JH43

JH43

Knife-edged ridge.

WG

JH

9/13/05

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