WE SUCK (compared to most Yosemite climbers) | Climbing in Yosemite as a beginner
It’s Valley Season!!!! Our friends @codyandvictoria were headed to Yosemite for a week, so we naturally invited ourselves to join. To be honest, we didn’t think climbing in Yosemite was within our realm at all. Kelby just started leading on gear last fall, I JUST completed my first lead on gear ever, and we have only heard that the climbs here are super sandbagged.
Cody and Victoria were able to give us a lot of pointers for some good beginner-mediate climbs here, and we sure took their advice and ran. We were honestly really surprised to see how many easier climbs there are here, and they were epic! We got absolutely worked, and had some of our best and worst/hardest/longest days all in the span of a week here.
Yosemite is such a magical spot, and we already cannot wait to come back in the fall. We hope you enjoy this one!
Any tips for next time?
Here is some of the gear we are using in this video:
Climbing Helmets:
Women's: rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/2by...
Men's: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/lHd...
Climbing Harnesses:
Women's: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/k2e...
Men's: app.rockporch.com/prdlink/LDd...
Sun Hoodies:
Women's: rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/FRn...
Men's: rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/sPC...
GoPro: (We used the HERO12 + Max Lens Mod) prf.hn/l/deqN2a5
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At 10:00 Zoe goes in direct on a single cam and calls off belay. While she's on a ledge technically, this is absolutely a bad practice for safety and unnecessarily "alpine". While it's unlikely that piece would blow if it's already weighted, it can happen and that would be a fatal error. It's cool to go direct on a single piece while you build the anchor, but you shouldn't come off belay until you're into the masterpoint. Further, for efficiency, I pre-position the belay device on the anchor as well before calling 'off belay' that way as soon as the belay is off, I can immediately start pulling in the rope and get the follower on belay. Nice sends though and have fun on your next trip (I'll be there in the fall too). I recommend Braille Book for your next go for a big Yosemite day and even more '5.8' wide.
@the_adventureaddicts
27 күн бұрын
Hey thanks! You are totally right, in that moment it was a judgment call and is not how it's typically done, but we also appreciate you letting us know and for the tips! Braille Book is on the MP to-do list just waiting for a big tick!
The fact that I can probably do it makes me dream even more of flying to the USA to explore the Yosemite Park. You're such an inspiration
@the_adventureaddicts
27 күн бұрын
You've got this, you can do it!
You guys don't suck, your having fun and your in beatiful places being active and safe. Keep enjoying yourselves
@the_adventureaddicts
23 күн бұрын
Thanks! It really is beautiful there and we are having so much fun doing it!
Awesome guys. The valley is amazing, and I miss it, but I have to say, Tuolumne Meadows should be your next stop. Plenty of climbs in your grade. THE perfect summer spot!
@the_adventureaddicts
27 күн бұрын
We can't wait to make it to Tuolumne Meadows!
I love how real you guys were about your experience. No trying to fake it lol. I will say 5.8s have gotten me before too. Grading makes no sense at times.
@the_adventureaddicts
27 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! We are always trying to show how it really is, good or bad. Climbing around the western US has taught us to take any grading system in any area with huge grains of salt (at least until you figure out the area).
@megshush
27 күн бұрын
@@the_adventureaddicts yes the western grades are very much a mystery. I mainly climb in CO and it varies so much here
Was just in Yosemite last weekend and saw people doing this! So cool!
@the_adventureaddicts
27 күн бұрын
It is so fun! Thanks for watching!
I climbed a couple of days in Yosemite 20 years ago, I'm about this level as well.... Bishop's Seat 5.8 is my recommendation.
@the_adventureaddicts
23 күн бұрын
Good to know, we will have to check it out!
so nice to have soulmate that share passion
@the_adventureaddicts
23 күн бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
Great video! What's the hardest grade you guys have climbed outside of Yosemite? Trying to understand how sandbagged it really is.
@the_adventureaddicts
25 күн бұрын
Thank you! The hardest pitch I (Kelby) have led (trad) is .10a. Certain parts of Selaginella felt harder than that but everything else we climbed felt appropriate to their grades.
Awesome video guys! Feeling inspired to get out to Yosemite soon! Also, anyone know what song/band is playing at 21:00?
@the_adventureaddicts
26 күн бұрын
Thank you! We can't wait to get back out there the song is Mountains by The Easter Plain
Climber from the 70s here. Interestingly, the second (green) Roper guide has Commitment at 5.9 and Seliginella at 5.7. The first topo guide book (Meyers) has both at 5.8. Both classics and should have been great fun. Sunnyside Bench jam crack is also great fun.
@the_adventureaddicts
23 күн бұрын
Jam crack is such a great route! Kelby absolutely loved the "second pitch"
The dude soloing is the guy your wife told you not to worry about
Munginella is probably my favorite climb
@the_adventureaddicts
23 күн бұрын
Such a fun route, right?!
What radio are you guys using?
@the_adventureaddicts
19 күн бұрын
rockytalkie.com/products/mountain-radio?variant=32579663396969&avad=298453_f3a4d2ec1& Rocky Talkie - Mountain Radio! We absolutely love these things!
What’s the name of the song that is at the beginning?
@the_adventureaddicts
20 күн бұрын
You Are All Alone By Alight The Night feat. Luke Gabben
Well, most climbers suck as people, so you're ahead.
@the_adventureaddicts
23 күн бұрын
I think this is a compliment soooo... Thanks!
@joemadre9550
23 күн бұрын
@@the_adventureaddicts it is. There's a reason a bunch of climbers showing up at your sports store the moment it opens in the morning to take a dump all over the bathroom, steal all the carabineers and hardware and then complain about the prices while bragging about how cool they are is a trope.