Kyle Z

Kyle Z

Scramble Yosemite's Cathedral Peak

06/19/19

Cathedral Peak is not a 'fun easy' scramble, as this article makes it seem. The route up to the peak is scrambling, but there is plenty of room for error and falling. Once near the top, you have to climb a 5.6 / 5.7 chimney for about 15 feet to make the summit proper. Most won't have gear (if they did the scramble), and there is no protection at the bottom. If you were to fall during the chimney climb, you would die. This whole climb is incredibly exposed and takes navigating and experience to complete. Not trying to be alarmist, but if I had only read this post I'd think I could just head up there this weekend and crush it in my sneakers. Be prepared, smart, and safe out there. Cheers.

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