BALLOON DOME
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:02 pmDoes anyone have any info on this rock? I've heard there is possibly a class 3 route?
Dingus Milktoast wrote:Yes the descent route is class three. SE Ridge, south ridge, something like that. I've been down it, not up. Approach from Minarets Rd, hike down trail to footbridge and across San Joaquin river in vicinity of GRanite creek. Up the other side, then cross country once you strike the ridge. Work your way to toward the left side of the dome as you face west.
There are some good climbing routes on that dome though most of them are approaching 40 years old now (along with their 1/4 inch split shaft protection bolts). We did the East Face, III, 5.9 - a great route.
DMT
You sent me a PM some time ago, I thought that to be the case. Thanks!
