North American Classic Climbs
Half Dome
Northwest Face, Regular Route 
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North American Classic Climbs |
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Half Dome Northwest Face, Regular Route |
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The most popular big wall route on one of Yosemite's most famous features - the vertical face that makes this Dome a "half" rather than a whole. A great route by the legendary Royal Robbins that opened a new chapter in American rock climbing. Suffers from crowding and trashing now. A common target for speed ascents, but the average team will still spend a night or two on the wall. |
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Lowland Rock (big wall) |
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Location: |
Yosemite Nat'l Park, California, USA |
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VI, 5.9, A2 (and up) |
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First Ascent: |
R. Robbins, J. Gallwas, M. Sherrick, June 24-28, 1957 |
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