Share this postClimbing Charlotte Dome in Sequoiagetromain.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherClimbing Charlotte Dome in SequoiaAn amazing 5.8 climb, 12 miles in Sequoia / King's Canyon National ParkRomainOct 01, 2022Share this postClimbing Charlotte Dome in Sequoiagetromain.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherShareComing from the East side of the High Sierra at the end of September.First is going up Kearsarge Pass in the early morningA scenic long hike in, especially between the pass and Charlotte LakeLunch break at Charlotte Lake before the final last 3 miles“If the first sight of Charlotte Dome does not fire-up you, you should sell you gear and take up knitting”Sweet camping place facing Charlotte’s Dome descent and Sequoia chain of peaksEarly morning approachThe South Face of Charlotte Dome, 12 pitches awaitThe “crux”, the “Slot pitch”Amazing views, mid way on the “run out’ pitchOne of my favorite viewsSome good exposure on one of the pink dikeTowards the summit block!After some fun last pitches (the “Furrows”, the bivy spot), one of the most rewarding summit