Southern Yosemite Climbing Discussions

Beyond Southern Yosemite => Beyond Southern Yosemite => Topic started by: wingnut on September 25, 2018, 10:27:28 am

Title: Condome
Post by: wingnut on September 25, 2018, 10:27:28 am

How is the climbing there? Looks like its maybe face/slab? Should I check it out? Will I be shot by overly enthusiastic hunters?

Title: Re: Condome
Post by: donutnational on September 25, 2018, 12:24:57 pm

Go there you'll like it, if you're lucky you may see the Con Dome feral goat.  Road is a little rough.

Title: Re: Condome
Post by: DaveyTree on September 26, 2018, 10:33:33 am

Not sure when they close the gate but it's a fun time. A few fun more featured routes on the right side but all are a fun time. The spire on the upper level is heady to the first bolt but also fun.

Title: Re: Condome
Post by: wingnut on September 26, 2018, 12:48:38 pm

I'm intrigued by this goat.That in of itself might make the short drive up there worth while. Dwight mentions in his book something about the "land of 100' boulders". Can anyone comment, or is it a  "explore and live the adventure" type of experience?

Title: Re: Condome
Post by: donutnational on September 27, 2018, 05:58:24 am

The gate was open on Tuesday and I think it opens and closes with deer season.  The land of the not 100' boulders is cool and has one of the best cracks in the area.  It requires either driving the Bald Mountain jeep trail or a fairly long walk.  I think if you go on foot approaching from Bald Mt. summit on Dinkey Creek road is the shortest way.  If you see the goat try not to make eye contact as he will steal your soul!

Title: Re: Condome
Post by: donutnational on November 08, 2018, 04:26:36 pm

I went to Condome today and saw chalk, was it yours Wingnut?  No goat and no goat sign though.  Gate is still open and temps good, get out before winter arrives.

Title: Re: Condome
Post by: DaveyTree on November 18, 2018, 10:52:31 pm

I think it was Dwight and Barry