Routes : North America : United States : California : Bishop and Eastern Sierra : Buttermilks : Checkerboard Area
Checkerboard Area
About Checkerboard Area:
| Located directly across the road from the main Buttermilks Area and Iron Man Traverse. Regarded as one of Bishop's most amazing boulder problems. |
| Approach: | From the turnaround at the end of the short side of Buttermilk road, wlak down a steep slope, cross a stream via a log bridge, and head up the other side. |
| Approach Time: | From the road, about a 10 min hike. |
| Latitude, Longitude: | |
| Access Issues: | Same as the main Buttermilk Area. Leave no trace. |
| Rock Type: | Quartzite |
| Type of Climbing: | Bouldering |
| Sun Aspect: | Afternoon Sun |
Routes
Sequence Sequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. |
Rating | Route | Difficulty | Ascents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Checkerboard | V8 | 4 | |
| 0 |
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Checkerboard (stand start) | V7 | 1 |
