Overcome the challenging start and enjoy easier climbing for the remainder of the route. You can expect a consistent 10-12' between bolts.

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Yippee-Kay-Yay MF

Behind the Line

Overcome the challenging start and enjoy easier climbing for the remainder of the route. You can expect a consistent 10-12' between bolts.

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Yippee Kay Yay is a two pitch route on the right side of the Overlook. It tops out onto the huge, vertical buttress that bounds the right side of the low angle slab of the Overlook. As a new route it's still cleaning up and might be a little crispy especially through the varnish on the second pitch.Pitch 1, 5.11a: Climb the obvious right facing flake feature out of the approach wash pulling through the steepness onto the slab above. This is the crux of the route involving some liebacking and crimping with small feet. Follow the low-angle crack/seam above (5.8) to the anchors on a small but comfortable ledge. 11 bolts, 90ft.Pitch 2, 5.10a: Climb up the easy slab following the bolts through the scoop to a crux mantle out of the scoop. Follow the low angle ledge to where the bolts continue up the vertical face through the varnish. The anchors are on the left side of the cap of rock that forms the top of the buttress. Most of the climbing on this pitch is in the 8 or 9 range except the well protected crux, 13 bolts 110ft.Descent: There are three descent options: 1) Walk off the back side of the buttress down an easy ramp and scramble down the wash back to the base. 2) Rappel the route. 3) There is a rappel line off the other side of the buttress that involves a free hanging rappel into the gulley (anchors on very top of buttress).

Kevin Clark named this route as a nod to his friend and climbing mentor, Wendell Broussard.

 Gear can be placed fairly frequently, with the exception of a few shallow flares and about a 15' blank stretch near the top. Thankfully you can double up on good gear before the blank section and protect well immediately after.

The Overlook is a secluded little cliff that feels miles above the crowds walking through Ash Meadow. The fantastic views of Calico Basin and the city skyline birthed the name of the area. The staging for this spot is a neat catwalk of a bench on the side of a cliff. So please keep a careful eye on kids and pets. The wall faces northeast and sun/shade times will vary throughout the year.

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