The Definitive Guide To Yosemite Big Wall Climbing - SuperTopo
The Definitive Guide To Yosemite Big Wall Climbing - SuperTopo
The Definitive Guide To Yosemite Big Wall Climbing - SuperTopo
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Understanding the Maps<br />
Right facing<br />
corner<br />
Left-facing<br />
corner<br />
Straight in<br />
crack<br />
Groove<br />
Arête<br />
Chimney<br />
Roof<br />
<strong>To</strong>po abbreviations<br />
KB = Knifeblade piton<br />
LA = Lost Arrow piton<br />
ow = offwidth<br />
lb = lieback<br />
p = fixed piton<br />
Overview graphics<br />
Road<br />
Bike path<br />
Park service trail<br />
Climber approach<br />
or descent trail<br />
Parking area<br />
Ledge<br />
Slab<br />
Belay<br />
station<br />
Pitch<br />
length<br />
Optional<br />
belay<br />
False<br />
belay<br />
130'<br />
1<br />
Bolt or<br />
rivet<br />
Hook<br />
placements<br />
Face<br />
climbing<br />
Pendulum<br />
Tree<br />
Bush<br />
Hooks<br />
Set of hooks includes: 1 bat hook or Talon, cliff<br />
hanger, Grappling Hook, or other big hook.<br />
Cams and offset cams<br />
Cam sizes in the rack usually start at .33". Two of<br />
offset cams is recommended for most routes in<br />
the .33-1.25" sizes. If you don't have offset cams,<br />
bring more regular cams.<br />
Beaks, Peckers, and <strong>To</strong>mahawks<br />
Substitute the word "beak" for Pecker or<br />
<strong>To</strong>mahawk. Peckers come in the crucial medium<br />
and large sizes. Use these instead of Arrows,<br />
KB's, and angles: they are more secure and less<br />
destructive. Bring at least 2 sml, 2 med, and 2<br />
large on A3/A4.<br />
Heads<br />
Most heads are fixed. <strong>The</strong> head rack may be<br />
just in case they are missing. Only clean poor<br />
heads and do so with a sharp center punch, not<br />
a funkness. Removing good heads destroys the<br />
rock. Never place a head where a piton works.<br />
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