Fresno Dome Rock Climbing Guide
Author: Grahm Doe
Publisher: Grahm Doe
Publication year: 2023
Edition: 1st
No. pages: 158 color
About the book
Situated in the western Sierra near the town of Oakhurst, Fresno Dome offers a cool respite from the California summer heat. There are great gear routes, as well as a few modern overhanging sport climbs. 500-foot multi-pitch? Check. Free camping? Yup. Views? You betcha. This great little book covers over 350 pitches of excellent granite climbing in the Central California mountains.
This compact guide covers the main area of Fresno Dome, plus several nearby “bonus” crags — Lewis Creek, Lost in the Forest, Ukraine Dome, and Willow Creek. Topo maps orient you, and elevations, sun exposure, and driving info all conspire to ease your planning woes. The area history section recounts the pursuits of area legends such as Fred Beckey, Royal Robbins, and Doug Robinson.
A moderate climber’s dream come true, Fresno Dome is a fantastic summer destination!
About the author
Grahm Doe is a prolific new router, and also is author of the out-of-print Shuteye Ridge guide. He moved to the area in 2004 with his partner, Trish, and began climbing at Fresno Dome shortly thereafter. In addition to writing this much-needed modern guide, he has put up new climbs, in addition to rebolting and upgrading, old, manky gear.