Cathedral Peak Climber's Log

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BobD3

BobD3 - Jul 14, 2016 8:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2016

wonderful peak, Muir was right  Sucess!

Mountaineer's route. Couldn't get started up the final class 4 chimney 3 weeks prior in hiking boots. Lesson learned- no more class 4 without rock shoes.
The rock at the base of the chimney is getting a little smoothed out from so much traffic. Once on the 1st step, it becomes much easier, closer to class 3. The narrow slot adjacent to the chimney makes for an easy step off the summit blocks for the downclimb. Holds are all there, no need for protection.

fatdad

fatdad - Apr 10, 2016 12:04 am

SE Buttress and Mountaineer's Route  Sucess!

Beautiful peak that I got to climb before the crowds.

CameronGround

CameronGround - Nov 2, 2015 1:50 am Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2015

Mountaineers route  Sucess!

Contemplated the SE buttress, but wasn't quite feeling it so just took the descent trail up, didn't realize it goes within one or two hundred feet of the summit. The 15 foot summit crack was cool, but other than that this was 98% hiking and 2% climbing. Kinda wish I'd at least tried the butt, guess I'll have to wait until next year with Tioga Pass likely closed for the winter.

jdmorehouse

jdmorehouse - Sep 1, 2015 5:32 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2015

Traffic Jam  Sucess!

A small party, we took the 4th class route up. We had to wait in the cold wind for nearly an hour for a window of time to open for us to summit, since party after party were coming up the class 5 sections. A hugely popular peak.

CptAmerica

CptAmerica - Oct 21, 2014 4:58 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2014

Mountaineers route  Sucess!

Great weather. lots of people. very airy summit. ropes would have probably been useful for the last 10-15 feet. but fun nonetheless

Vertigo soul

Vertigo soul - Oct 14, 2014 1:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2014

Awesome Fall day on the SE Butt  Sucess!

Did the original route - fun and has a little of everything. I got to lead the $ chimney pitch. For a Monday in mid-Oct it was somewhat busy, but that's to be expected. Awesome climb and amazing views from a real airy summit block. Good day!

vanman798

vanman798 - Oct 12, 2014 5:17 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2014

Oct 7 2014  Sucess!

With Danny Lay via the SE buttress, then over to North Face of
Eichorn's Pinnacle

JRaphaelson

JRaphaelson - Aug 14, 2014 1:17 am Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2014

5.7 Variation  Sucess!

What an amazing climb. The 5.7 variation was fun and sketchy.

bedellympian

bedellympian - Jun 27, 2014 7:47 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2014

SE Butt solo  Sucess!

Last leg of the Tenaya-Matthes-Cathedral Linkup. An outstanding route and very fun, definitely my favorite out of those three. It did help starting the climb after 5pm as there was no one else on route. I was on the summit by 6pm and back at the car (Tenaya Lake) by 8pm.

TheNobleSunfish

TheNobleSunfish - May 16, 2014 2:57 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2014

Great!  Sucess!

SE Buttress - so fun!

Wallylongridge

Wallylongridge - Dec 11, 2013 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Sep 17, 1990

Class 4 route  Sucess!

Climbing in T.M. is always sweet!

Alex Wood

Alex Wood - Nov 13, 2013 5:32 pm Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2013

Amazing summit  Sucess!

Probably one of the coolest summits that I have had the chance to stand on. Amazing views in an amazing location. The SE Buttress had about 50 people on it the day we climbed it!

caysedave

caysedave - Nov 4, 2013 3:25 am Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2009

To The Left  Sucess!

Three parties waiting for Chimney so we went up
left side. Wind whipping around corner made it
exciting! Great pro.

Donno

Donno - Aug 13, 2013 12:47 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2003

SE Buttress  Sucess!

W/ Gene. Free soloers passing us left & right.

chicagosky

chicagosky - Aug 5, 2013 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2013

First outdoor rock climb  Sucess!

What a way to get introduced to outdoor rock climbing - this iconic peak and its East Buttress route were the victim of my determination on a fine July afternoon. Awesome climb and hopefully the first of many!!

JGHarrison

JGHarrison - Aug 5, 2013 8:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2013

fun but too many people  Sucess!

do in the evening or early morning when the wall is not filled with people that are slow..

strudolyubov

strudolyubov - Jul 29, 2013 5:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2013

Southeast Buttress  Sucess!

Climbed Cathedral Peak via Southeast Buttress route with Ryan. Led all pitches. Great rock, gorgeous views, - classic!

cab

cab - Jul 8, 2013 2:02 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2013

Mountaineers Route  Sucess!

Fun route. We found the Class 3 no problem at all, but 2 of 3 in our group (including me) used a rope on the short 10-ft crack on the summit block. Great views once you get above the trees.

jamesmc2

jamesmc2 - May 29, 2013 2:13 am Date Climbed: May 27, 2013

Spring solo  Sucess!

Climbed on a windy spring day via my own variation of the Mountaineer's Route. Still some steep frozen snow on the route which could be avoided by staying low toward Eichorn and then high on the ridge to the summit. Quite exposed 4th class with mostly good holds.

Luke Swanson

Luke Swanson - Dec 6, 2012 6:38 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2012

SE Buttress  Sucess!

Fun climb. Great weather.

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