Avocados and Tequila stretches upward on Dozier Dome’s textured granite, offering a focused, accessible trad climb with a gritty edge. Starting just left of the Ripple boulder, this route begins on a small, stable ledge where you’ll set your first piece in a clean crack beside a prominent dike. The line gains height steadily, threading between six well-placed bolts that provide reassurance without overshadowing your ability to engage with the rock’s natural features. As you move from bolt to bolt, the granite’s varied textures challenge your footwork and balance, while the crack offers placements in the 1-2 inch range that require precise gear placements and thoughtful protection strategy. Expect a key move near the first bolt that requires a solid 5.8 effort before clipping into bolt two, then follow a left-facing feature where you’ll find an additional gear placement to back up the runout sections.

The face climbing above features pockets, edges, and subtle crimps that keep both hands and feet active, with another 5.8 move peppered in near bolt four raising the engagement. The climb is short but concentrated, covering 150 feet that feel more substantial than the length suggests due to the need for focused movement and runout awareness. By the time you reach the anchors, your arms will have settled into the rhythms of precise placements and technical footwork, a satisfying reward for those favoring a traditional line with just enough risk to keep it interesting without crossing into intimidating.

Dozier Dome sits within the vast expanse of Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park, a site prized for its granite purity and scenic high-country setting at 8,600 feet elevation. The climb’s northward-facing aspect usually keeps things cool through late spring and early fall, with shade arriving early in the afternoon. Timing your ascent for morning hours captures the best light and warmth, avoiding the chill that lingers on shaded granite surfaces.

Approaching Avocados and Tequila requires navigating the gentle but uneven terrain of Tuolumne Meadows — a 20-30 minute walk from the parking areas with clear use trails marking your path. The gear list centers on standard trad setups, emphasizing precise small cams and a rack that emphasizes sizes between 1 and 2 inches to cover key placements. Bolts supplement protection, yet this is a route where trusting your own gear placements pays dividends in confidence and control.

After enjoying the summit anchors, the descent involves a double rope rappel down the route’s line, a straightforward but focused rappel where managing rope drag and lining up with the route’s natural grooves will ease your return to the base. Always double-check your rigging and look for loose rock, especially near the bolts and around the ledge where the route begins.

Avocados and Tequila is an excellent choice for climbers comfortable with moderate 5.8 runs who want a relatively short but fulfilling trad experience that challenges with subtle moves and careful protection. It’s a fine introduction to the evolving granite of Tuolumne’s granite domes, rewarding a steady hand and focused mind with solid climbing and high alpine atmosphere.