Karl Bralich and Mark Albosta did the second ascent of the supposedly 41-pitch Galactic Hitchhiker on Glacier Point Apron (11b Grade VI) in something less than 8.5 hours. This was the first one-day ascent. By running pitches together and a little simul-climbing they did it in about 16 pitches. It is a nice route and comparable to the DNB except no chimneys and a couple of harder moves (with great pro)
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This route is actually a
This route is actually a fair bit easier than the DNB (that is, the Direct North Buttress on Middle Cathedral) as it is a lot less physical and the route finding is generally easier.
OK, it's easier, BUT ONLY IF
OK, it's easier, BUT ONLY IF you stay on route. It covers more rock than DNB, there are more places to go off route. I'm not arguing with Tom, just pointing our fine points. I did this route years ago and it definitely falls in the category of "Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer adventure", lots of roaming around, covering lots of distance. - There is some quality climbing dispersed here and there on the route. Make sure you have a long day to do it.