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NMR

Trad climber
Berkeley
Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 8, 2011 - 07:21pm PT
Heading to the valley this weekend and was curious if Royal Arches is climbable this time of year? Too wet? Terrible idea?

Thanks!
Gene

climber
Feb 8, 2011 - 07:24pm PT
Take a look at this: http://www.yosemiteconservancystore.com/DSN/wwwyosemiteassociationorg/Content/Webcam/ahwahnee.jpg

First pitch might be a tad damp. The traversing pitches look wet. Hope others can give you better beta.
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Inner City

Trad climber
East Bay
Feb 8, 2011 - 07:34pm PT
Werner can give you an answer here I bet...seems too wet to me...
WBraun

climber
Feb 8, 2011 - 07:37pm PT
Werner knows?

He don't know sh'it!

He'll have to do the same as everyone else and go for it and see for himself.

I ain't going up there to see ......
Clint Cummins

Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
Feb 9, 2011 - 02:52am PT
Often at about this time of year, snow is melting on the rim and a lot of water flows down.
So the traverse immediately after the pendulum will likely have some running water.
One option is to take your shoes off briefly there, or try to step quickly through.
Wade Icey

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www.alohashirtrescue.com
Feb 12, 2011 - 12:04am PT
Wade Icey

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Feb 12, 2011 - 12:28am PT
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