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Elevation: 12,677 ft
GPS: 39.61101, -105.65243
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Shared By: J. Thompson on Aug 10, 2008 · Updates
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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This is the rock formation(s) that make up the north side of The Black Wall (Chicago Lakes) cirque. The Tan Buttresses are very obvious from any point in the cirque. The granite can rival anything in RMNP. This formation makes up the south side of Gray Wolf Peak.

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Start by parking at summit lake and hiking the climbers trail up Spaulding, as for The Black Wall. Traverse the top of The Black Wall and hike up a short distance until a ramp/ledge system appears on the right. Leave your packs at the top of the ramp.

Hike and scramble down the ramp/ledges, leading to the base of the Buttresses.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Tan Buttresses

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 27
Lazy Sunday Route
Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 5
Dog Fight
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
 6
Hard to Say
Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a
 4
Fallen Angel
Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Lazy Sunday Route
 27
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Trad, Alpine 6 pitches
Dog Fight
 5
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
Hard to Say
 6
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad, Alpine 5 pitches
Fallen Angel
 4
5.11+ 7a 24 VIII 24 E4 6a Trad, Alpine 4 pitches
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