Fairview Dome is a prominent granite dome in Yosemite National Park, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) north of Cathedral Peak and 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Tuolumne Meadows. [2] Near Fairview Dome is Marmot Dome, linked by an area called Razor Back. [4] Northwest is Hammer Dome. [5] John Muir wrote of the peak:

Fairview Dome is by far the largest of the many outstanding domes in the Tuolumne region of Yosemite National Park. Clearly visible from Highway 120 westbound is the 900 feet tall North West face, a view that should send you scrambling for rope and rack.

Views of Daff Dome and the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River are outstanding, surpassed only by the 360-degree panorama from the summit. The climbing features good pro, variable cracks and many options. Bring plenty of nuts as the line is loaded with perfectly tapered placements. Be ready to wait in a line and/or start the climb early (cold).

2018年7月3日 · We were originally planning just some short climbs on Lembert Dome or DAFF Dome, but found Fairview Dome on Mountain Project. It was extremely highly rated, had a short approach, and seemed within our grade (Yosemite 5.9). Plus, it was a …

Follow obvious and signed trails to the slabs at the base of the dome. Take 3rd class slabs to the start of the route. Descent: walk off the back side, and most of the way back to the start of the climb to regain climber trails back to the road. Standard Rack up to #3 Camalot. Plus double nuts for the 400 feet or so of simul-climbing.

Fairview Dome, the largest of the Tuloumne domes, has been a magnet for climbers since the mid-1960s. While most of the routes on the faces facing Tioga Road are hard-moderate-to-difficult, here is a lovely half-day route for the less ambitious: a traverse of Marmot Dome, followed by an open ridgewalk, and finishing with an enjoyable climb up ...

2014年2月7日 · Hike up the canyon trail, go past the hoodie and Alf rock, and Fairview dome will be the next formation on the right side of trail. North of Alf rock and south of the slabs. Route Finder - Best Climbs for YOU! Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

Views of Daff Dome and the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River are outstanding, surpassed only by the 360-degree panorama from the summit. For more info on this climb, visit our route beta page for Fairview Dome... We've provided this free SuperTopo of Fairview Dome to give you a sample from our SuperTopo guidebook titled, “Tuolumne Ultra Classics.”

Giant golden domes, pine trees, and lakes—Tuolumne Meadows offers some of the finest scenery of any climbing area on the planet. While Half Dome is visible from Tuolumne’s higher peaks, the climbing is completely different than Yosemite Valley.

One of the best routes in the Tuolumne Meadows area of Yosemite National Park. The climb begins with a short crux section, then consistent, moderate, quality pitches up cracks and dihedrals on the famous white high country granite that characterizes this area.