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Bumblebee Buttress - 5.8

Average Rating = 4.40/5 Average Rating : 4.40 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (9)
Rock
Trad Rack, look for good tunnels to thread in the corner.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

P1 goes most of the way up Dihedral to a small ledge/stance. P2 pulls around small roof via a large crack (# 4 camelot size), and to the right ending on top of the buttress. These pitches are typically combined. P3 climbs creaky flake system up and right on small gear to a point in which one can climb up (about 5.8) to belay ledge. P4 easier climbing up and right to the summit. These pitches can also be combined.

Submitted by: goober on 2004-10-21
Views: 405
Route ID: 13234

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: ab_love on 2007-08-19 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Classy as it gets for the gorge

No Comment

Added: 2008-11-19

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Solo Solo ascent by: goodman on 2007-10-12 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Classic!

On the circuit.

Added: 2007-11-23

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: douglaskinsman on 2007-07-23 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Bring microcams for 3 pitch traverse

Fun route and the roof on pitch 2 is MUCH easier than it looks and is well protected to boot. A slight variation to the left on pitch 2 adds some difficulty. The pitch 3 crux is protected by very small cams and should be treated with respect.

Added: 2007-07-23

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: williamc on 2007-01-15 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars bumblebee buttress

great route. leader should be confident with protection for third pitch.

Added: 2007-01-15

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
Onsight Onsight ascent by: gogalac on 2006-12-21 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars bumblebee buttress

classic nc adventure

Added: 2006-12-21

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