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mooch
Big Wall climber
The Immaculate Conception
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 12, 2009 - 10:29pm PT
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You want love?......you REALLY want some lovin' in the form of pure granite bliss via The Classic South Face (5.8 )........???
YOU GOT IT!!!
Here's the short story:
Deb heading past Bullfrog Lake after descending from Kersarge Pass
After passing Charlotte Lake, this is the crossing of its outlet to the west
"Dats duh dome.......Dummy! (Deb having a hairdo malfunction)
Gorgeous flowers were encountered as we headed up to the "secret" campsite
And, no, we didn't have any issues finding it. Simply start up from the trailhead early, read the Supertopo approach directions (we came in from the east) and prepare to be thrilled by the site itself and the amazing spring!
OK, time to climb. Deb and I simul'd the first 5 pitches before pitching it out. Here's Deb on Pitch #6....The Slot Pitch, considered the crux of the route.
Deb making her way up higher on the Slot Pitch
Deb taking it in at the top of the Slot Pitch (Kings Canyon in the background)
Me cleaning up the belay before heading up Pitch #7
Deb enjoying the steep yet uber-fun Furrows Pitch (#10)
A view looking east, up the Charlotte Creek drainage, from Pitch 10. Pretty sure that's Mount Rixford in the background.
Deb nearing the top of the Furrows pitch with the sun in her eyes.
A moment near the top of the summit.
Deb poses just below the summit's west side with questionable clouds moving in.
As we headed out the next day, we spotted the moon hangin' over the top of Charlotte. Very cool!
Looking back at Charlotte Dome as we headed out for a drreaded slog to Kersarge Pass.....miles away :P Again, we never found ourselves lost in manzanita. Gotta keep a keen eye out for the good climbers trail
Deb slogging up the west side of Kersarge Pass. "Anyone have a cold Diet Pepsi I can mooch?"
There you have it........lovin' it up on Charlotte Dome!
NOW GET OUT THERE AND DO THIS CLASSIC DOME!!!!
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Zander
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Aug 12, 2009 - 10:36pm PT
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Nice TR mooch!
I'm leaving right now to go do that thing!
Zander
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Aug 12, 2009 - 10:39pm PT
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Badass!!!!!!
That looks fun, dude!
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Aug 12, 2009 - 10:43pm PT
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Really cool TR...
I think I saw some questionable bouldering possibilities at that summit.. But fear that I'm not willing to spot.. or fall!!!
Cheers
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Aug 12, 2009 - 10:46pm PT
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Great TR & photos Mooch & Mrs. Mooch!!!
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Aug 12, 2009 - 10:58pm PT
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OHHHH YEAHHHHH!
That hike in looks awsome, and the dome..........FAntasTIC!
Good job to both of you for spending your time together in such a great place.
Cheers,
Mucci
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Captain...or Skully
Social climber
Boise....
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Aug 12, 2009 - 11:04pm PT
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Fabuloso TR, Mooches. Good job.
Showin' Charlotte some Love, Fo' sho'.
That is one beautiful place, huh?
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kev
climber
CA
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Aug 12, 2009 - 11:22pm PT
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Now I know what you've been doing outside shuteye!
Nice TR - Great looking trip!
Thanks you two!
kev
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Finn
Trad climber
Santa Rosa, CA
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Aug 12, 2009 - 11:51pm PT
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SWEET!!! Can't wait to get out there and do that. Love the pictures.
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mark miller
Social climber
Reno
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Aug 13, 2009 - 12:13am PT
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Great Pics, thanks for rekindling the memories, did you folks have any bear encounters? Both times I've been there the bears were the crux....
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Barcus
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, Ca.
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Aug 13, 2009 - 12:24am PT
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Thanks to the Mooch clan!
That Charlott is a hotie!
Marcus
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Aug 13, 2009 - 12:24am PT
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Your photos are really great. Thanks!
Somehow saw new things, new perspective, in your shots, even after climbing that route many times.
You really captured the feeling of some of the best rock anywhere. Cool!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Aug 13, 2009 - 12:27am PT
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That shot with Kings Canyon in the background (w/ Mrs Mooch) is stupifying, that's a lot of stone out there that is ultra-tasty!!!!!!
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Aug 13, 2009 - 12:32am PT
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Really great TR, mooch! Thanks for that.
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Bad Climber
climber
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Aug 13, 2009 - 12:40am PT
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Sweet. That was the last climb I did last year. Too beautiful for words. Thanks for sharing.
BaD
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dmalloy
Trad climber
eastside
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Aug 13, 2009 - 01:17am PT
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hey, nice one. Beautiful foxtail pines on either side of Kearsarge Pass, I don't know if you guys noticed - like taking all the best features of a Jeffrey and a Red Fir and wrapping them up in one tree. Such a fun few days out, seems a shame that some people turn it into a CTC obsession-fest....
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KitD
Trad climber
Vista, CA
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Aug 13, 2009 - 01:30am PT
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That dome has LONG been on the "list", and Mrs. Mooch makes it look like a lot of fun! Been all over that area backpacking, but never found a climbing partner willing to pack gear in. The time will come! Congratulations on a great climb!
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GDavis
Trad climber
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Aug 13, 2009 - 01:35am PT
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^ This person is a NERD.
dayum son, looks like yall had a blast. some pretty eeky looking puffies to boot! That pass.....arrggg looks steeep.
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Nate D
climber
San Francisco
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Aug 13, 2009 - 02:49am PT
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That was a superb and inspiring show for this armchair climber!
I can always count on the Moochers to keep it real!
Always driven to taste of the classics as well as the obscurities... all in great style.
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guyman
Trad climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Aug 13, 2009 - 03:08am PT
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Outstanding!
I always wondered just what the "east approach" looked like.
Thanks for sharing.
see ya at the Stone House.
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