Church Bowl

The Word: Convenient and crowded
The Crag Classic(s): Bishop's Terrace
The Hidden Gem: Apparently there used to be some semi precious stones embedded in the stone near the top of Church Bowl Lieback!

Church Bowl as viewed from Five Open Books, with North Dome in profile at top left, Royal Arches at bottom centre, and Half Dome at top right.

A view of Church Bowl from across the meadow near Curry Village. The initalled route is the super Bishop's Terrace (*** 5.8/17), which is the obvious polished white crackline. From this angle it finishes about level with the top of the trees - that's a full 60m pitch! Most other routes are further left.
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Me leading Churchbowl Lieback (** 5.8/16).
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Nic down low seconding Churchbowl Lieback (** 5.8/16). The crack at far left is Revival (* 5.10a), while the worn holds up the slab is Pole Position (* 5.10a/18)
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And another view of Nic seconding Churchbowl Lieback (** 5.8/16).
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A view of Nic seconding Bishop's Terrace (*** 5.8/17).
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More Internet Sites on Churchbowl Climbing

Bureau of Meteorology

Maps

supertopo

Onsight Photography A few great shots.

National Parks Park information, downloadable maps, etc.

TheCrag.com As always. Record your Yosemite ticks here, and see what everyone else is climbing.