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The Buttress - 5.9

Average Rating = 3.50/5 Average Rating : 3.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 4
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (6)
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Rock
G
Thin nuts and cams, the runout/fall landings make it an "R"
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.00/5
  Rock Quality 5.00/5
  Scenery 3.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

Start at a 10 ft tall arete that leads to a an almost stand up in cave. After making your way up another 30ft to a miniledge, traverse right and climb through the three bulges. 5.9 climbing ends at chain anchor and a 5.10 thin face finish comes after that.

Submitted by: douglaskinsman on 2005-09-08
Last Modified: 2010-04-28
Views: 1229
Route ID: 20278

6 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: multiades on 2009-08-20 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars The Buttress

Toprope. I wouldn't really want to try this one on gear.

Added: 2009-08-20

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: douglaskinsman on 2005-08-25 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

A really nice route that mixes up the climbing throughout.

Added: 2005-08-25

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Onsight Onsight ascent by: jamgray on 2004-07-19 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

No comment

Added: 2004-07-19

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Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: jumaringjeff on 2004-07-03 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

very fun. reachy. would be a nice sport climb if it had bolts, but R rated for trad.

Witnessed by: thompson
Added: 2004-07-03

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Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: verticaldancer on 2003-08-15 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

No comment

Added: 2003-08-15

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