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godskid5
Jun 11, 2007, 8:03 PM
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Hey, we're doing a family road trip this coming september. going to disneyland, followed by 3 days in yosemite. we would like to do some climbing while were there. heres the thing. my wife and 4 kids are not big climbers! is there anywhere in the park we could go do some short (40ft or lower) top rope climbs?
any other suggestions of family friendly hiking/rockclimbing options in the park?
Thank you
dave
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dingus
Jun 11, 2007, 8:15 PM
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Hike up to Nevada Falls on the Mists Trail, a genuine family adventure. It'll be an all day deal. Take a camera but take a plastic bag along to keep it dry for one misty part of the trail.
Not a lot of the climbing you seek, perhaps something on Swan Slab across from Yosemite Lodge would work. I see lots of top roping on that thing.
DMT
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godskid5
Jun 11, 2007, 10:16 PM
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thanks dingus!
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amy
Jun 12, 2007, 4:43 AM
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swan slab has some tr stuff that pretty much nobody but the climbing school go to, it's short and no approach.
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johngalt
Jun 12, 2007, 7:32 PM
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Tenaya lake beach works great for us. -you can walk across the road to Stately Pleasure dome and climb South Crack 5.7 and see the kids on the beach the whole time. ( they can see you too, binoculars help) The big trees at the Mariposa grove are pretty darn impressive no matter what age you are, - worth a stroll through. El Cap Meadow bridge is fun for hanging and watching climbers way up on the Captain while you and kids are frollicking in the river or meadow. - You also can chat with people gearing up for wall climbing. www.hansbasecamp.com - has a tree fort in the back! Pat and Jacks pinnacle area is a short walk from parking and has various grade routes.
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godskid5
Jun 12, 2007, 7:55 PM
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hey thanks for all the info guys! cant wait till we get there! im looking forward to this a lot more than disney land. im sure it will be fun too, but yosemite! always wanted to go, havent had the chance yet. ill have to come back some day and try some real climbing!!
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