West Buttress  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  9,400' Lat, Long:  37.6013, -119.0216 Map Page Views:  112. Good page?    Administrators:  Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Adam Winters, M.Morley, Sam Vanderhyden, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Euan Cameron on Sep 30, 2012 Make this area a Favorite What's New   Print a Mini-Guide with routes Add Route  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

BETA PHOTO: West Buttress Topo

Description 

At first glance this buttress appears to be short, but looks can be deceiving. Next to the taller Main Wall it is easily overlooked, but the climbs on this wall are worth a look.

Getting There 

Walk up the drainage towards the crag. As you reach the crag this wall is the lowest section of rock you encounter.

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Santa Ana 5.10a  CA : Sierra Eastside : ... : West Buttress

Start up the slab with a couple of thins moves to reach the hanging groove.The crux moves gain a good stance in the hanging groove. Continue directly up to wall to a good break at half height. From here continue up on easier ground to the anchors....[more]   Browse More Classics in CA

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Mid crux pulling into the hanging groove on the FA...