And coming in at 240 pages only ten more than the 1992 book it will not be a burden in your pack. Alabama hills alta peak apple valley crags auburn cliffs bear creek spire benton crossing big rock area big sur bishop peak black mountain black mountain box springs mountain park brickyard buttermilks cabrillo peak castle rock state park cathedral peak cathedral peak santa barabara charlotte dome clark. Located 37 miles westsouthwest of bishop california. Luis and i started off the trip by climbing a little nukey on friday. Climbing is the activity of using ones hands, feet, or any other part of the body to ascend a steep object. Click on map above to begin viewing in our map viewer. Michelle ranee johnson photography, fresno, california. Apr 18, 2018 flash drive publisher has climbing guide books through out the california area, calaveras dome to the north to courtright reservoir to the south and climbing areas in between.
Specialists in rock climbing, ice climbing, hiking and crosscountry skiing since 1970 brands adventure medical kits altra backpackers pantry barge beal belay specs black diamond blue ice bluewater boreal bridgedale brynje buff camp camelbak chums cilo gear climb on. Western route the trailhead is at the courtright reservoir. My grandmother owned cmd printing located in downey ca. Of course, an adventursome spirit is warranted to explore the overall area but the use of the southern sierra rock climbing. A climbing camp with kids from the bay area had set up like 5 ropes so we decided to go to the upper tier right above it. The paperback of the southern sierra rock climbing. It is located at 8,000ft and offers a cool climate for climbing during the summer months. Home forums campfire posttrip reports crammin it in in the sierra. Dan thiele, morning on a hanging bivy, moonlight buttress, zion randi ball climbing tree route, dome rock, sequoia needles. Marmot rock campground sits at the southern end of pacific gas and electric companys courtright reservoir in the sierra national forest. It is surrounded by unique domes of granite that are essentially in the center of the sierra batholith and are highly sought after by rock climbers from all around.
Stay on the main road until you first see the courtright reservoir. Took a hs kid noob and another who climbs rarely up on sat. May 22, 2018 took a hs kid noob and another who climbs rarely up on sat. Html guide warning guide view may take some time to load for areas with large numbers of routes. This route is super fun and a great route for the moderate climber. At the lake you can take your kayak out and enjoy the stunning views provided by the john muir wilderness area. The adventure starts with a glance to the left, down a rockstrewn dirt track that leads off further into the wilderness. My father served as a army reservist running printing presses during the vietnam war and worked at c. Courtright reservoir is a reservoir in fresno county, california. Rock climbing routes in courtright reservoir, western.
The reservoir is at an elevation of 8,170 feet 2,490 m in the sierra national forest, in the sierra nevada mountain range, bordering the john muir wilderness. Hidden well within the boundaries of the sierra national forest is courtright reservoir, the lost sister to the ever captivating tuolumne meadows. Its one of the places i rediscovered my love of climbing so holds a special place in my heart. Visitors are drawn to the area for fishing, boating, and hiking. Current conditions, warnings and historical records.
Tiger cage is an aesthetically pleasing 5080 foot wall, located relatively close to courtright road and the dam, with an excellent variety of singlepitch sporttrad climbs. Courtright reservoir, ca topographic map topoquest. Courtright reservoir is located in fresno county, california, and is at an elevation of 8,184 feet in the sierra national forest. Theres also boulder climbing and hiking to the top of nearby domes. Kris solem had been climbing all over california for more than three decades. A great weekend of climbing with luis and hanging out with will, christine, and jimmy. One who wanted pics of stars at night and another who wanted to try outside climbing. Flash driver publisher has rock climbing guide books from calaveras dome to the north to courtright reservoir to the south and southern yosemite in the middle.
I was really lucky to be learning photography and climbing at the same time with some of the boldest and hard core trad climbers that local history has ever seen. If you have this guide book please bring and share. It is done recreationally, competitively, in trades that rely on it, and in emergency rescue and military operations. Bob ayers points out that there is a small rock climbing dome right at this campground, for your convenience. Teresa and i headed up to courtright reservoir for a mellow weekend of glamping and climbing on fine granite. Jun, 2006 unfortunately, the guide book is no longer in print so i had to pay handsomely to buy a secondhand version. Html guide warning guide view may take some time to load for areas with large numbers of routes instant pdf generic precreated pdf for courtright reservoir you must be logged in to. As an apprentice for castle rock climbing school, valerie is. Some back off leaver slings and a few screw links are suggested in case you get on some route that you find you want off. Youll find steep friction, delicate mantles, and hand, finger, and offwidth cracks. With a 10 mph speed limit, courtright is enjoyed by paddlers in kayaks and canoes. Sequoia and the courtright are, this book is a great. Im doing this blog because the guide is out of print and information from the old days is slowly fading.
Rock climbing routes in courtright reservoir, western sierra. Campsites have a timeless feel and are the perfect spot to get the fire crackln and the marshmallows roasting. This course is a 14day backpacking, climbing and repelling expedition in the courtright reservoir area of the sierra national forest and john muir wilderness northwest of kings canyon national park. Printing first as a pressman, then a stripper, cameraman, etcher and finally production manager.
New guidebook for nor cal climbing, hiking, mountaineering. Courtright reservoir weather forecast updated daily. An awardwinning landscape, climbing, and fineart photographer who has been on exhibit with national geographic yourshot at. There are several putin locations, the easiest of which are the boat ramp at the dam, the small bay by the parking lot near the lakeside campground, and the wee mee kut picnic area 150 yard walk to lake from parking loton the west. Situated past the northeastern shoreline of courtright reservoir, locke dome has only three routes upon its flanks but contains loads of route potential. The are up to 10 students on a course, lead by 2 adult instructors and 1 high school assistant instructor who is also a girlventures alumnae. Includes the climbs of courtright reservoir, shaver lake, charlottes dome, and. Dividing this into southern and northern regions is an attempt to create a more logical, manageable, and hopefully userfriendly structure. Stoney point, tahquitz, yosemite, joshua tree, courtright reservoir, church domes, the needles, etc. And coming in at 240 pages only ten more than the 1992 book.
Both wellknown and lessvisited areas are described in detail. Camp at voyager rock campground, voyager rock jeep trail. Powered by the national weather service digital forecast database. Driving directions to climbing areas, first ascents and other information are also included. Courtright to goddard to evolution and back in 48 hours viewing 15 posts 1 through 15 of 15 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr. I searched online and came across a guide book that detailed the climbs in that area.
The sequoiakings canyon guidebook by sally moser, greg vernon and david hickey, has dedicated over a third of the books contents to. I just returned from several days of great rock climbing at courtright reservoir, here in california. Name a crag in california, and kris has probably climbed there, maybe even put. Courtright reservoir and vicinity guide supertopos climbing discussion forum is the worlds most popular community discussion forum for people who actively climb outdoors. Mike arechiga merchandiser schwans company linkedin. As an apprentice for castle rock climbing school, valerie is looking forward to many fun days guiding outdoors and sharing her love of climbing with others. Tollhouse rock, courtright reservoir, yeti dome aka musick mountain. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Located 2 hours east of fresno, courtright boasts of the same qualities as that of the terrain found in the high country of tuolumne. This is an area i know quite well, as i have been a regular there since the 1980s. The majority of the visitors that frequent courtright are fishermen. My tradition after climbing power dome is to jump in the lake with a cold beer.
Brad macarthur climbing in the lake arrowhead pinnacles. Sequoiakings canyon guidebook is extremely helpful. Jerod mcfarlin in tuolumne meadows alberto ramirez hanging out at the belay on jubilant song, red rocks abram rubiner at keller peak, running springs, s. If you ever visit courtright reservoir, a little nukey is a must do route, happy climbing mike a. Here you will also find the jewel of the western sierra, power dome, with over 20 fivestar routes.
Mike has even published his own select guide books for fresno dome, courtright reservoir and shuteye ridge. Trapper springs campground is on the west side of pacific gas and electric companys courtright reservoir in the sierra national forest. Mike has also been involved with planet granite climbing gyms for the past 14 years in various roles such as routesetter, climbing instructor, and construction builder. The 712minute blackcap mountain and 712minute courtright reservoir quadrangles together cover almost the entire trip, and the 712minute mt. Aug 10, 20 within walking distance of the campground is trapper domewith wonderful one and two pitch sport climbs on perfect white, orange, gray and black granitevery,very good climbsas good as you will find anywhere we did at least 2 days climbing on trapper,,and a dozen or more climbsthe big prize is power dome3 to 5 pitches. During these years i have climbed many of the areas best routes and done a number of first ascents. Marmot rock campground offers sapphire vistas of the courtright reservoir. You will also find interesting reading, including a carefully researched history of needles area climbing, rounded out by personal accounts from needles climbers who led the way. It contains route photos, clear and detailed topos, and some verbal descriptions. Courtright reservoir weather forecast, ca willyweather. Eastnortheast of sugarloaf, but significantly higher elevation. The playground this section is a summary of the domes and walls featured at courtright. High sierra granite reservoir with pines trees and rocky, granite shoreline. Courtright reservoir is a haven for weekend and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to camp, fish, hike, boat, swim, rock climb, and 4x4 among others.
Pretty rad rock climbing here tollhouse rock and courtright reservoir both have over a hundred climbs. Flash drive publisher has climbing guide books through out the california area, calaveras dome to the north to courtright reservoir to the south and climbing areas in between. Its about 2 hours drive from fresno depending on how fast you drive. Climbing at tollhouse rocks last fall while climbing at pinnacles, we ran into an older gentleman who suggested we check out the climbing at courtright reservoir. Unfortunately, the guide book is no longer in print so i had to pay handsomely to buy a. Mt goddard 48m is located in the evolution region of the eastern sierra but in a place very difficult to reach on a day hike whichever way you approach it. Includes the climbs of courtright reservoir, shaver lake, charlottes dome, and bubbs creek wall, among others. Scott hits paydirt, and remembers that he has the sequoia kings canyon climbing guide.
Also useful for identifying peaks visible from the divide is the 712minute mt. Join local author dwight kroll for a whirlwind tour of some of the best rock climbs in the courtright, wishon and shaver lake areas. Courtright reservoir and vicinity guide supertopo rock. Aug 02, 2017 my tradition after climbing power dome is to jump in the lake with a cold beer. The lake has a 10 mph speed limit, making it a good place for kayaking and canoeing. With replies, new guide mikeclimbingdude, 3, jul 10. There are climbing programs in the forest and wilderness areas with outward bound. It is very important to her that those climbing with her have the best and most welcoming experience possible, while learning climbing etiquette and wilderness stewardship. Climbing map for courtright reservoir located in california. Daves a marine, and he was anyway planning a camping climbing trip for the folks in his squadron.
The point on the map is used for weather forecasts. If your willing to make the effort, hiking or boating, locke will pay dividends to any backcountry climber. Know for its awesome thin face adventures, courtright has a huge variety of climbs spanning. A week or two weekends climbing at courtwright meetup. Rock climbing updates to courtright reservoir and vicinity. Name a crag in california, and kris has probably climbed there, maybe even put up a route or two.
I used this book on a recent trip to courtwright reservoir and found it extremely helpful. Let flash drive publisher help you on your next climbing road trip to find new and amazing climbing areas and routes. Courtright reservoir is a area inside of sierra national forest. The reservoir is formed by courtright dam on helms creek and has a capacity of 123,285 acre feet. Dave daly, a nice guy who i met on, invited us to come up to his favorite sierra climbing playground, courtright reservoir. Rock climbing routes in tiger cage, courtright reservoir. A guide to more than 1, 800 routes state rock climbing series stewart m. Current climbing forecast for courtright reservoir. Located at 8000 feet above sea level, high above and just north of the great canyon of the north fork of the kings river, courtright is in the sierra national forest south of yosemite and north of sequoia kings canyon national parks.
Blackcap basin backpack adventure sierra club outings. Includes the climbs of courtright reservoir, shaver lake, charlottes dome, and bubbs creek wall, among. Know for its awesome thin face adventures, courtright has a huge variety of climbs spanning the spectrum from fun low angle face to steep hard test pieces. Feeling good about the climb we jumped on welcome to courtright on saturday. The east shore is generally the calmest even in high winds.
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