hockeyman - Mar 7, 2007 7:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2002
Fun little dome
Have done Water Cracks roped solo, Crying Time, Northwest Slabs, Direct Northwest, and the walk-up. Fun place to hang out on top.
Kerstin - Nov 21, 2006 5:44 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 1985
Truck 'n' Drive and Lunar Leap
Truck 'n' Drive was fun! I climbed around the "leap" section of Lunar Leap after failing at it a few times. Did Cry in Time Again, which was wonderful, and the last pitch of Big Boys Don't Cry on August 23, 1987
MichaelJ - Oct 20, 2006 4:57 am Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2006
Direct NW 5.10 c
My first 5.10c lead--also my first aid climb, 5.10a C1. A fun 5.9 first pitch with some nice short, cruxy finger locks in pin scars; a challenging second pitch with a couple 5.10a moves and an interesting 10c thin fingers crux with no feet. My fingers are on the thick side and pulling my body weight up the vertical section with four finger tips locked into pin pockets didn't go too well. Three falls and I started pulling on cams to aid through. Oh, the shame!
Alpinist - Sep 25, 2006 4:09 am Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2006
SE Slope
Sprinted up and back off-trail in an hour from the highway. This was the last day and final climb during a 10-day backpacking trip from Leavitt Meadows to Toulumne Meadows.
MichaelJ - Sep 3, 2006 5:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2006
Crying Time Again
Climbed with Adam and Damien, somehow I seemed to get all the crux moves. The runout 5.8 was more heady than the 5.10 moves, except perhaps for Damo who went airborne following the last traverse and earned himself the new nickname Batman. The route, Adam noted, lived up to its name.
mgp5000 - Aug 28, 2006 3:11 am Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2006
East Slope - Walkup
A nice warmup hike before tackling Dana the following day. Plenty of company up top, but great views of Tuolumne Meadows, Mt. Dana, Mt. Gibbs.
rhyang - Aug 14, 2006 7:24 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2006
Northwest Books
Climbed with Susan Holl. Roped up around 2pm. I led the first pitch, Susan led the second, did the whole thing in about 90 minutes. Then hiked up to the top of the dome and back down the regular trail.
A bit cool in the afternoon and breezy. We could see storm clouds over the crest. The views from the top were tremendous.
hkutuk - Aug 9, 2006 7:17 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2006
Lembert Dome, NW Books
After a nice hike to Mt Hoffman we decided to sample Lembert Dome. Given our late start around 5pm this route fit just well. The first pitch was nice with slab, lieback and roof moves. The second pitch had a runout start without the mentioned bolt and a wide crack higher up but easier than the first pitch. The descent was an exciting affair on slabs. The sunset was incredible and a great way to end my short trip to Tuolumne.
Wow, it must have been 1993 when we did this hike. Good views of Tuolumne, better ones can be had from Mt. Dana though.
James_W - Aug 7, 2006 2:18 am Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2006
Great Scramble
Followed direct from parking near south slope. Kept closer to the steep parts of the dome until I had no choice but move to the southern side.
cbuelow - Aug 1, 2006 9:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2006
East Slope
Nice afternoon stroll to the top. Great views.
Bill Kish - Jul 26, 2006 6:46 am Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2006
NW Books and Slabs
Many zen moments on the slabs. Especially nice by moonlight!
thedus - Jun 4, 2006 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2004
Anniversary Climb on Lembert Dome
Robin and I marked our first anniversary by climbing in Yosemite. We intended to stay in Camp 4 (where we met) and climb in the Valley, but all camping was full, so instead we headed to the high country and climbed in Tuolumne. The first day there, we climbed Northwest Books. It was an enjoyable climb, but the howling wind made it a bit chilly. Fortunately for us, the next day, when we climbed Holdless Horror, was glorious.
Route Climbed: via the trail Date Climbed: July or August 1998
This was the first hike I ever did in Yosemite NP and I loved it! It was a stormy day so I kept close watch on the clouds. Loved the views looking west over Tuolumne Meadows with Cathedral Peak in the distance.
Route Climbed: Direct Northwest Face Date Climbed: 1986
I recall being poised just below the finger crack crux, chalking and pondering, pondering,chalking..........then chalking and pondering some more, when suddenly J. Bacher appeared from below, ropeless, and politely asked if he could climb through! I did this route with Miguel Carmona.
Route Climbed: NW Books- 5.7 Date Climbed: September 8, 2001
Seemed a bit stiff for 5.7, but that's the way it is when you come from anywhere but maybe Southern Utah.
Matthew Holliman - Oct 28, 2005 1:02 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2005
Route Climbed: Northwest Books
Short climb with Glenn as an acclimatization day for Clarence King on Sunday--really just an excuse to get some more climbing in... pretty fun.
I've also hiked up the trail from Tioga Road (Oct 20, '02): short but enjoyable, with nice views at the end. Four or five other groups up at the summit.
hockeyman - Mar 7, 2007 7:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2002
Fun little domeHave done Water Cracks roped solo, Crying Time, Northwest Slabs, Direct Northwest, and the walk-up. Fun place to hang out on top.
Kerstin - Nov 21, 2006 5:44 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 1985
Truck 'n' Drive and Lunar LeapTruck 'n' Drive was fun! I climbed around the "leap" section of Lunar Leap after failing at it a few times. Did Cry in Time Again, which was wonderful, and the last pitch of Big Boys Don't Cry on August 23, 1987
MichaelJ - Oct 20, 2006 4:57 am Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2006
Direct NW 5.10 cMy first 5.10c lead--also my first aid climb, 5.10a C1. A fun 5.9 first pitch with some nice short, cruxy finger locks in pin scars; a challenging second pitch with a couple 5.10a moves and an interesting 10c thin fingers crux with no feet. My fingers are on the thick side and pulling my body weight up the vertical section with four finger tips locked into pin pockets didn't go too well. Three falls and I started pulling on cams to aid through. Oh, the shame!
Alpinist - Sep 25, 2006 4:09 am Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2006
SE SlopeSprinted up and back off-trail in an hour from the highway. This was the last day and final climb during a 10-day backpacking trip from Leavitt Meadows to Toulumne Meadows.
Trip report.
MichaelJ - Sep 3, 2006 5:30 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2006
Crying Time AgainClimbed with Adam and Damien, somehow I seemed to get all the crux moves. The runout 5.8 was more heady than the 5.10 moves, except perhaps for Damo who went airborne following the last traverse and earned himself the new nickname Batman. The route, Adam noted, lived up to its name.
mgp5000 - Aug 28, 2006 3:11 am Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2006
East Slope - WalkupA nice warmup hike before tackling Dana the following day. Plenty of company up top, but great views of Tuolumne Meadows, Mt. Dana, Mt. Gibbs.
rhyang - Aug 14, 2006 7:24 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2006
Northwest BooksClimbed with Susan Holl. Roped up around 2pm. I led the first pitch, Susan led the second, did the whole thing in about 90 minutes. Then hiked up to the top of the dome and back down the regular trail.
A bit cool in the afternoon and breezy. We could see storm clouds over the crest. The views from the top were tremendous.
hkutuk - Aug 9, 2006 7:17 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2006
Lembert Dome, NW BooksAfter a nice hike to Mt Hoffman we decided to sample Lembert Dome. Given our late start around 5pm this route fit just well. The first pitch was nice with slab, lieback and roof moves. The second pitch had a runout start without the mentioned bolt and a wide crack higher up but easier than the first pitch. The descent was an exciting affair on slabs. The sunset was incredible and a great way to end my short trip to Tuolumne.
kngalaric - Aug 9, 2006 1:57 am
Simple walk up the backsideWow, it must have been 1993 when we did this hike. Good views of Tuolumne, better ones can be had from Mt. Dana though.
James_W - Aug 7, 2006 2:18 am Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2006
Great ScrambleFollowed direct from parking near south slope. Kept closer to the steep parts of the dome until I had no choice but move to the southern side.
cbuelow - Aug 1, 2006 9:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2006
East SlopeNice afternoon stroll to the top. Great views.
Bill Kish - Jul 26, 2006 6:46 am Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2006
NW Books and SlabsMany zen moments on the slabs. Especially nice by moonlight!
thedus - Jun 4, 2006 7:32 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2004
Anniversary Climb on Lembert DomeRobin and I marked our first anniversary by climbing in Yosemite. We intended to stay in Camp 4 (where we met) and climb in the Valley, but all camping was full, so instead we headed to the high country and climbed in Tuolumne. The first day there, we climbed Northwest Books. It was an enjoyable climb, but the howling wind made it a bit chilly. Fortunately for us, the next day, when we climbed Holdless Horror, was glorious.
mountainmatt - Mar 18, 2006 6:40 am
Big Boys Don't Cry, Cryin Time Again, NW Books, Walk upClimbed Lembert many times in '04 and '05.
tarol - Feb 9, 2006 6:16 pm
Route Climbed: via the trail Date Climbed: July or August 1998This was the first hike I ever did in Yosemite NP and I loved it! It was a stormy day so I kept close watch on the clouds. Loved the views looking west over Tuolumne Meadows with Cathedral Peak in the distance.
LOWERme - Feb 2, 2006 4:53 pm
Route Climbed: Direct Northwest Face Date Climbed: 1986I recall being poised just below the finger crack crux, chalking and pondering, pondering,chalking..........then chalking and pondering some more, when suddenly J. Bacher appeared from below, ropeless, and politely asked if he could climb through! I did this route with Miguel Carmona.
mountainmatt - Jan 9, 2006 3:34 pm
Route Climbed: NW Books Date Climbed: Summer 05My buddy Luke's first lead!!
mountainmatt - Jan 9, 2006 3:28 pm
Route Climbed: NW Books Date Climbed: 2004 2xAn nice little afternoon "hike."
SawtoothSean - Dec 31, 2005 12:34 am
Route Climbed: NW Books- 5.7 Date Climbed: September 8, 2001Seemed a bit stiff for 5.7, but that's the way it is when you come from anywhere but maybe Southern Utah.
Matthew Holliman - Oct 28, 2005 1:02 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2005
Route Climbed: Northwest BooksShort climb with Glenn as an acclimatization day for Clarence King on Sunday--really just an excuse to get some more climbing in... pretty fun.
I've also hiked up the trail from Tioga Road (Oct 20, '02): short but enjoyable, with nice views at the end. Four or five other groups up at the summit.