Teabag Wisdom

A good mix of face climbing, crack climbing and slab with adequate protection and mostly bolted anchors. A really good climb on great rock! Best in summer (on days with milder temps in Toulumne) and Fall, when Tioga Pass is opened

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http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214126/Mt-Watkins-Teabag-Wisdom

East Face of Mt. Watkins. To approach, use the Olmsted Point parking lot and hike on a nice trail towards the top of Mt. Watkins. Take 2 60M ropes or a single 60 and a 60m tag line to rap the gully between Mt. Watkins and the formation (dubbed the Harding Tower) directly to the East. Or alternatively find the tree on top of the route and rap the route to the base.

Check the Reed Guide for directions to the base of Golden Dawn, which is a route climber's left of Teabag Wisdom. It explains how to locate the gully well. Allow just over an hour to the top of the formation and another 1-2 hours to the base of the route if this is your first time approaching.

Mix of bolts and gear. Single rack to #3 BD Camalot and about 12 slings/draws should be enough.