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University Slabs Rock Climbing

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	University Slab Center TR 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	University Slab Left TR 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	University Slab Right TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Access Issue: Gate Buttress Area Recreational Lease: Climbs on Church Buttress above vault remain closed Details

Climbers Partner with LDS Church on Stewardship of Little Cottonwood Canyon Climbing

June 1st, 2017:The Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA), the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and Access Fund announce the signing of an unprecedented lease for 140 acres in Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC). The parcel, known as the Gate Buttress, is about one mile up LCC canyon and has been popular with generations of climbers because of its world-class granite.

The agreement secures legitimate access to approximately 588 routes and 138 boulder problems at the Gate Buttress for rock climbers, who will be active stewards of the property. The recreational lease is the result of several years of negotiations between LDS Church leaders and the local climbing community.

Access Note: The climbs on the Church Buttress above the vault as well as the Glen boulders that have been traditionally closed will remain closed.
Please help us steward this area and leave no trace.

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SLCA and AF recreational leased area on LDS Church land

Description

This is the 100-foot slab directly below the Schoolroom Area of the Gate Buttress. You can easily walk to the top of this slab and set up topropes from the three 2-bolt stations. The routes are thin and technical but don't require great strength.

Getting There

Park at the pullout on the north side of the road, 1.25 miles up LCC from the lighted sign at the mouth. Follow the obvious trail heading west, toward a talus field. Scramble about 200' north up large talus to reach the slab.