The next day Ron and I went back up to Tuolumne and climbed THE OZ on Drug Dome. Despite the fact that people just can't agree what the name is (ounce or Oz), no one will argue about the quality of the climb. This route is possibly the best route that I've ever climbed and is for sure in my top 5.
Ron had climbed the route several times and "wanted to see me onsight the whole thing." I was super excited to give it a try though nervous about pulling it off. The route goes up this nice flake on the first pitch into an amazing section of fun free climbing that felt right at my limit, and then into a corner that is one of the most beautiful pitches I've ever done. The whole route is classic and being there with Ron made it even better.
Ron on the second pitch 10d
The third pitch, perfect inch splitter in a stemming corner 10c
Ron on the last bit of the third.
Red, yellow, and black lichen on the rock. This stuff is all over up there. Its such a different climb for the Tuolumne area.
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