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Access Issue: Gate Buttress Area Recreational Lease: Climbs on Church Buttress above vault remain closed
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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.
This large roadside boulder is home to several classic problems. A stream (from Lisa Falls) parallels the boulder, making for a pleasant atmosphere despite being so close to the road. Until recently there were about 15 problems on the boulder, but a 2013 rock slide and re-grading of the stream bank more or less buried several problems on the southeast side. Even more recently another mudslide in the canyon in August of 2019 has buried the remainder of the boulder. Only the top 5 feet of the boulder is visible of the remaining routes.
Getting There
Located on the north side of the road, about a mile up from The Glen, where the stream from Lisa Falls crosses under the road. The back side of the boulder is in plain sight from the road.
Access Issue: Gate Buttress Area Recreational Lease: Climbs on Church Buttress above vault remain closed
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