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East Buttress - 5.10c

Average Rating = 4.40/5 Average Rating : 4.40 out of 5
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Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10b A0
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.67/5
  Scenery 4.33/5
  Fun Factor 4.33/5

Description:

The classic east buttress. The Harding variation is NOT recommended. Very Dirty. The 10c bolt ladder can be aided if U hafta. This makes the route 5.9 A0. Some loose stuf, mostly up high.

Submitted by: graniteboy on 2001-12-29
Last Modified: 2008-05-07
Views: 1431
Route ID: 9854

Ascent Note:

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.10a
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: yetanotherdave on 2007-05-27 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars good views of El Cap, bring a camera

fun route, did the "50 crowded" variation, which everyine says is more fun. Was supposed to be a rest day, so we didn't start climbing til 2. Descent seemed casual, but I'd just done the East Ledges (with haulbags) and the North Dome Gully.

Added: 2007-06-01