description The Bachar-Yerian Overview
The Bachar-Yerian is a multipitch traditional face climb on Medlicott Dome in Tuolumne Meadows, California. John Bachar and Dave Yerian made the first ascent in 1981, creating a route graded about 5.11c and known for widely spaced protection on steep granite. Its difficult moves, long runouts and serious fall potential make it appropriate only for climbers experienced with committing, sparsely protected terrain.
help The Bachar-Yerian FAQ
Why is the Bachar-Yerian considered so dangerous?
The route has long sections of difficult face climbing between protection bolts, so a fall can be exceptionally long and consequential. Its traditional 5.11c rating does not communicate the psychological difficulty of climbing far above protection.
Where is the Bachar-Yerian?
It climbs Medlicott Dome in Tuolumne Meadows, within Yosemite National Park, California. The route follows a sweeping face rather than the crack systems more commonly associated with Yosemite Valley.
Who established the Bachar-Yerian?
John Bachar and Dave Yerian made the first ascent in 1981. It emerged from an era when Tuolumne climbers commonly placed bolts by hand while standing on the face.
Are the bolts on the Bachar-Yerian close enough for normal sport climbing?
No. Even where aging hardware has been replaced, the original spacing and character have generally been preserved, leaving major runouts between bolts.
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