In total we spent almost 2 weeks in Tuolumne Meadows. We climbed, hiked and had a few lazy days as well. After our retreat in Mammoth Lakes we mainly went back for some climbing but did one day hike as well.
We climbed Tenaya Peak, Cathedral Peak, Pothole Dome, Dozier Dome and Stately Pleasure Dome. The one hike we did was on a rest day from climbing and took us to the top of Clouds Rest which has a spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne (image below).
Tenaya Peak was the first peak we climbed and a good exercise for us. Since we are still quite new to traditional climbing where you have to place your own gear this long climb was excellent. It was easy, only grade 5.5, and 14 pitches. It gave us both the training we needed for building belays and placing protection. It did take us a while to reach the top because of its length but worth it in the end. Many solo climb this peak or simul climb (both people are climbing at the same time and if one falls it could be a long fall) it. We were tempted to try it again and simul climb since we have never tried that. It was easy enough for us both to feel very safe. But we decided we wanted to move on instead. Next time…
Us on the top of Tenaya Peak
We also took a rest day after doing three peaks in three days. We started the day with pancakes at the creek, had lunch on Lembert Dome and celebrated 4th of July with left over glögg (!?).
Luxury breakfast on a lazy day
Lunch view from Lembert Dome
4th of July glögg