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Southeast Buttress - 5.6 popular
Average Rating : 4.82 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (104)
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Chuck Wilts, Spencer Austin, mid 1940's
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G
5
Traditional protection. The toulomne Granite Eats up protection. Take a 1-2 sets nuts, 1 full set
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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: 2340
Route ID: 44165
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
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Solo ascent by:
a good fun solo
had a good time soloing it. lots of traffic on this one.
Added: 2012-12-27
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Onsight ascent by:
Awesome!
Awesome!
Added: 2012-09-03
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Check the wind forecast
We got hit with crazy cold wind. Fingertips,toes and legs were really cold and we almost bailed but pushed it to the top finishing on the 4th/5th class left of the chimney.
I will do it again but will look at the weather forecast more carefully.
I will do it again but will look at the weather forecast more carefully.
Added: 2012-06-27
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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First to the summit. Amazing view.
Get there early, there were at least 20 people on the wall when we left!
Added: 2012-06-24
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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First big climb in yosemity
Epic trip, car broke down on the way in copperopilis (AKA: BFE). Climb was awsome, will be back
Added: 2012-06-13
