South Face (Charlotte Dome) Explained

South Face of Charlotte Dome
Location:Kings Canyon National Park, California, United States
Coords:36.7823°N -118.479°W
Climbing Area:Charlotte Dome
Route Type:Trad/Alpine
Vertical Gain:1,200 feet
Pitches:12
Rating:5.8
Grade:III
First Ascent:Galen Rowell, Chris Jones, Fred Beckey, 1970.

The South Face of Charlotte Dome is a technical alpine rock climbing route.[1] [2] It is featured in Fifty Classic Climbs of North America. Chris Jones, a member of the first ascent party, wrote that "in Yosemite, the climb would be recognized as one of the best in the Valley. In the backcountry it will probably remain unknown."[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: McNamara, Chris . High Sierra Climbing . Supertopo LLC . 1st . March 2004 . 0-9672391-8-4.
  2. Book: Croft, Peter . The Good, The Great, and the Awesome . Maximum Press . 2002 . 0-9676116-4-4.
  3. Charlotte Dome, East Face . Jones . Christopher A.G. . . 1971 . 351 .