Temple Crag
An ascent of Venusian Blind (IV, 5.7) on Temple Crag, June 25, 2008
Timeline:
June 23, 2008. Sport climbing at Owens River Gorge (Upper Gorge).
June 24, 2008. Approach to Third Lake.
June 25, 2008. Ascent of Venusian Blind (IV, 5.7). We left camp at 6:25, we reached the top of the snowfield at 7:25, and we reached the base of the roped climbing at 8:00. We finished the technical climbing at 15:00, were on the summit at 16:00, at the top of contact pass at 17:30 and back in camp at 19:00 (a 12:35 hour day).
June 26, 2008. Hike to the campsite above Sam Mack Meadow and then hike to Sam Mack Lake.
June 27, 2008. Hike out to Glacier Lodge, shower and return home via the Lone Pine espresso parlor.