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Southeast Buttress - 5.6 popular

Average Rating = 4.82/5 Average Rating : 4.82 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Premier Sponsor:
Chuck Wilts, Spencer Austin, mid 1940's
Rock
G
5
Traditional protection. The toulomne Granite Eats up protection. Take a 1-2 sets nuts, 1 full set
700
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.10/5
  Rock Quality 4.66/5
  Scenery 4.92/5
  Fun Factor 4.74/5

Description:

The Southeast Buttress consists of several different lines that all lead to the summit. You can pick and choose your way up the many lines, following the most direct path, or traversing to different lines that may look more interesting. The climbing is pretty easy 5.6 with some 5.7-5.9 variations. The entire buttress will go at 5.6 if desired. Cathedral Peak has superb rock quality, wonderful climbing, and beatiful views, not too mention a very enjoyable approach. It is a great alpine rock route for beginners with an approach of about 1.5 hours. Definitely a must do. Be careful of afternoon thunderstorms during the summer.

Descent Options:

3rd/4th Class Walk-off

Submitted by: ontherocks on 2007-02-08
Views: 3826
Route ID: 44165

Ascent Note:

Ratings
  Difficulty
Onsight Onsight ascent by: superbum on 2006-09-26 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

solo

Added: 2006-09-26