Royal Arches Climber's Log

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asmrz

asmrz - Nov 6, 2023 11:54 am Date Climbed: May 30, 1982

My First ever in Yosemite in 1982  Sucess!

This was the first ever climb with my 40 year partner and friend Miguel Carmona. Both of us were in Yosemite for the first time, with the RCS. People told us that the route was long and we would most likely bivi. Miguel just arrived in the US from Spain, not much English, I told him, Miguel, mui rapido, Si? He understood. We ran up the route in 3 hours and 40 minutes, hiked down 55 minutes to Upper Pines group CG.
We were almost not believed until wife of one of the older members reported seeing us from El Cap Meadow soloing most of the way.

McCannster

McCannster - Jan 23, 2018 6:02 am Date Climbed: Dec 17, 2018

Simul Speed Ascent with Ben  Sucess!

We simuled this route and got up and down in about 3 hours.

wdimpfl

wdimpfl - Dec 29, 2017 4:10 am Date Climbed: May 10, 1971

Did the rotten log  Sucess!

Date uncertain. Climbed this with Will Spiegelman and Pat Green when the rotten log was still there.

boryas - Sep 22, 2015 7:38 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2015

slow noob  Sucess!

First really long multipitch, group of 3, other two climbers more experienced. We took forever and rapped overnight. Had some trouble with route finding and finding rap anchors.

Super fun climbing and great views :) Cool pendulum.

Brian Frederick

Brian Frederick - Sep 16, 2013 10:04 pm

Enjoyable long route  Sucess!

Climbed three times in the 70s for practice on long routes with different partners. Super climb

lapotka

lapotka - Apr 8, 2013 2:40 pm

first multi pitch in the valley   Sucess!

rappelled off in the dark with no headlamps, bring a headlamp!

Paul86

Paul86 - Sep 14, 2010 1:04 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2010

Amazing!  Sucess!

One of my favorite routes all time. Good challenge for a seasoned beginner.

SKI

SKI - Sep 7, 2010 9:13 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2010

Excellent Adventure  Sucess!

Had to improvise a bit during the last few rappels. Damn glad we brought headlamps!

Misha

Misha - May 20, 2010 12:11 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2010

3rd time  Sucess!

My 3rd time up this great route but 1st time during Spring months. Took my friend Maria up her longest route ever. Led all the pitches. Glorious day!! Feet slipped in one place on the waterfall traverse pitch which made things rather exciting. Thankfully, handholds were good :)

TradDad

TradDad - May 16, 2010 1:51 am Date Climbed: May 13, 2010

Awesome excursion! How could I leave my camera in camp?  Sucess!

Swapped leads starting the alternate p.1 at 7AM. My partner set the belay after the pendulum and before the water crossing. The water was not so cold or that voluminous. We were both glad to keep our shoes on for the pitch. I was glad to follow the next pitch up the right facing dihedral to the tree grab. The scariest pitch for both of us. We rapped the route and were back in camp at 7 PM. Keep your eyes open for the rap stations, there are many to choose from but some are easy to miss.

haishan

haishan - Mar 31, 2010 9:31 pm Date Climbed: Mar 19, 2010

Beautiful in Spring  Sucess!

Despite gushing cascades all around, the only water directly on route flows over the traverse just after pendulum. IMO this is the best time of year for the route. But expect your ropes to get soaked on the last couple raps.

skyward22

skyward22 - Jun 21, 2009 2:24 am Date Climbed: May 9, 2009

royal for a reason  Sucess!

Partnered up with Diggler for a great long climb. Longest multipitch I have done to date. Got a late start and consequently finished late; did all ~12 rappells in the dark. Amazing day though. Best views of the Valley are from up high, away from the tourists and screaming kids :)

MtnMagic

MtnMagic - Jun 17, 2009 1:30 am Date Climbed: May 20, 2009

Nice day out  Sucess!

Nice quick route. Walk off not really a "walk off". More of an adventure than the climb itself! Beautiful route overall though. Great views throughout.

atavist

atavist - May 28, 2009 2:04 am Date Climbed: May 25, 2009

North Dome link  Sucess!

Linked RA with CJ for a nice day of climbing. Started at 6am, topped out on North Dome at 3pm and back in Camp 4 at 5:30pm.

dswink

dswink - May 26, 2009 4:24 pm Date Climbed: May 16, 2009

Fun climb & tough rap  Sucess!

A fine climb in beautiful weather. The pendulum was fun but the exposure really captured my attention. We planned to use a new 7mm rope on the pull side of the double rope rappel but it snarled and knotted up every time we tossed it. Single rope rappels on our 70 m climbing rope got us down but took longer. A memorable day of climbing.

SpankyBob

SpankyBob - Sep 9, 2008 2:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 1979

First Big Climb  Sucess!

First "big" climb. Lead some of the easier pitches and had a great time. I wish I had been old enough to have a beer when we came down.

pvalchev

pvalchev - May 22, 2008 10:04 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2008

Royal Arches  Sucess!

Great day out with Parisa. By the time we were roped up and climbing, it was about 8am... not as early as we hoped, but we were back at the car at 4pm - did the rappel route. Everything was dry, but the weather was quite hot (around 30C/90F)... quite hot. Wore my approach shoes which was nice and comfy. http://sightly.net/peter/trips/royalarches2008/

Sam Page

Sam Page - Apr 23, 2008 9:40 pm Date Climbed: May 30, 2000

Awesome  Sucess!

I forget the exact date. This was my favorite climb in Yosemite. We simul-climbed most of it and completed the route in about five hours round trip.

peakrat76

peakrat76 - Apr 23, 2008 1:31 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 1975

Favorite Climb - III, 5.6, A1  Sucess!

Climbed with service buddy over Memorial Day Weekend, 1975. The route was so crowded we got benighted 1 pitch below the exit (just after the nasty, really wet traverse with the 1400 feet of exposure.) Our group of two ended up on a very spacious ledge with 5 others. Pooled our meager food - built a small fire and had one of the best nights ever. Beautiful climbing and mind expanding exposure. Loved the pendulum. Was the Rotten Log scary? You'd better believe it! No wonder this is one of the 50 classic climbs.

Vinny

Vinny - Oct 30, 2007 11:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2005

Fantastic Canada Day  Sucess!

Michael surprised me at the top with a couple extra size labatts beers (didnt dare tell him they are bottom of Canadian beer barrel). We cooled them in the spring at the top and then scoped out the route above. We were up by 400 but carrying overnight gear knackered us. We slept out planning for an early start on the sporty slab route above but animals ate all our food despite (what we thought were) clever hanging tactics. WE bailed after a fantastic route! we did the walk off. Hope to go back with wife and son.

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