Routes : North America : Canada : Alberta : Banff-Lake Louise : Castle Mountain : castle mountain : bass buttress
bass buttress - 5.7
Average Rating : 4.67 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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Description:
This route goes at 5.7. P1,3,6,7,8,9,10 are 5.6. P2 is 5.7 and is a a corner that potects well. P4,5, are 5.5. The last pitch is chunky and has runoff it has a knotted rope to help aid through the mud and puddles. There are a number of pitons and fp's at belays. P7 is topped off by a big boulder and creating an anchor is difficult. Mountain Projecct has the best descriptionof this route.Descent Options:
Follow trail north which follows the east side of the ridge than angles up to the top of the of a distant summit marked with a cairn. do not descend the gully closest to the route. The descent is on the west side of the summit and there are cains and ma
Submitted by: laurelja on 2007-09-04
Views: 1457
Route ID: 88297
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3 Ascents Recorded
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Bass Buttress
Another day, another dollar on Castle. Fine enough route, not as pinned as Brewers which was nice. That 6th pitch wanders, I got off route a little there. This is a really shady route and I recommend it for a hot day. 6 of us on Castle face climbs this day. Incredible weather. Cheers.
Added: 2008-03-08
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The best
This is a great route on Castle Mtn, looked at it for two years. If you are a good 5.7 trad climber than this is a better route over the Eisenhower. Next to try is the ultimate!!!!
Added: 2007-09-16
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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The best
This is a great route on Castle Mtn, looked at it for two years. If you are a good 5.7 trad climber than this is a better route over the Eisenhower. Next to try is the ultimate!!!!
Added: 2007-09-16
