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Purple Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Purple Wall

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	Bubbles & Booze S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Collie Buddz S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Drop Out S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Gas Stoned S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Mad Swiller S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Pump It Until Purple S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Purple Gurpel S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Purple Haze S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Purple Pumper S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Squeeze It Until It's Purple S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Win`o, The S 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Wine Drip, The S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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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

The Purple Wall sports several bolted routes on juggy, overhanging quartz monzonite. The area's name is likely derived from the unique purple varnish in sections of the rock. The wall is east-facing and is in the shade after 2pm or so. Rock quality is good, but are still cleaning up. There are some sections of rotten rock, but nothing serious. A gentle breeze picked up once the sun went down. Routes are well protected and most bolts clip from good stances. Worth the hike considering the seclusion and great weather on a hot summer afternoon.

Here are the routes listed in order from left to right:

Approach:

Main Wall:

North Wall:

Getting There

Look for a lone pine tree between the two "Maybird Avalanche Area" signs. Here, a rock cairn marks the beginning of the trail. Follow the established trail to a rock-filled gulch. A series of rock cairns lead to the remnants of two stone huts. Look left and the Purple Wall will stare right back at you. Plan on moderate hiking of about 20-25 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Purple Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 66 ● Pump It Until Purple Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 64 ● The Wine Drip Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 65 ● Purple Pumper Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 65 ● Mad Swiller Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 61 ● Squeeze It Until It's Purple Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 27 ● Drop Out Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 76 ● Bubbles & Booze Sport