On the east end of the Crescent Crack Buttress, is a 1-bolt route. This is a short delicate face climb that uses the ripples well. The crux to me seemed to be getting to the 1st bolt.
Protection
A tree anchor with slings already on it. Bring back-ups, and 1 draw, for the climb. One can probably bring some small pieces for the upper face, but... you're so close to done.
By Andrew Gram Administrator From: Denver, CO Mar 12, 2005 rating: 5.9+
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Hard for the grade - this felt much more insecure than Kermit's Wad. Leading it would be extremely frightening and dangerous. There appear to be two chopped bolts above the high first bolt.
The anchor slings currently only have one rap ring - bring another to back it up.
By Colby Wayment From: Ogden, UT Jul 4, 2005 rating: 5.9+
I love this route. I think it is an excellent warmup for some of the other routes nearby. The climb may seem runout, but the dangerous sections are pretty easy(5.6) - just be careful making the one or two moves right before clipping the bolt. I thought the crux was well protected just a few feet above the bolt.
By Colby Wayment From: Ogden, UT Aug 4, 2006 rating: 5.9+
Forgive me; I didn't intend to sandbag anyone. I was referring to the upper runout section as (5.6). Yes, the bottom section is about 20 feet with some 5.8ish slab moves immediately before the first bolt. The bolt is solid though! I know I've whipped on it numerous times.
Crescent Crack Buttress
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