A topo of our route up the East Buttress of Mt Goode.

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A topo of our route up the East Buttress of Mt Goode.

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A little practical joking at our last belay

Dan Rampe moving east - 7/8/13

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Adam Kimmerly

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“A topo of our route up the East Buttress of Mt Goode.”

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A little practical joking at our last belay

A topo of our route up the East Buttress of Mt Goode.

Dan Rampe moving east - 7/8/13

This might upset some people that think CA granite is clean. This route is a pile in most places. This topo does a really good, and funny, job of describing the route if you live in reality.

A reflection of the North Buttress, Mt Goode in Margaret Lake

Approaching the route.

Our approach to the North Buttress of Mt Goode is shown with the red line.

Not sure if we took the correct way up the final pitch. If you end up here thrutch up the OW slinging chockstones for pro. Hang a left at an angling crack to reach the juggy arete and ride to the summit.

Taylor on the final approach. Foot traction devices are vital for this section especially in late summer.

The first pitches of North Buttress (and other routes)

The upper pitches. As of early August they stay in the sun between 8AM and 1PM (roughly).

First pitch

The hands-to-offwidth start of the last pitch.

cool pinnacle at the top of p4.

Pitch 5 (per the route description on this page).

The route as seen from the approach.

5.9 traverse pitch 2; its bark is worse than its bite. There are plenty of good opportunities for leader/second protection beyond the beginning easy moves.

Beginning of last pitch

Mike leading up what was the crux for me (p4 of Adam's topo photo)-- but very well protected by those vertical cracks. Nuts for all.

Rob Beno leading the 5.9 traverse (P2)

Looking down on the last pitch

Tracy McDermott near the end of the last pitch.

Final leg of the first pitch, excellent hands! The crack flares a bit in the back however smaller gear fits in adjacent weaknesses.

Wide angle (distorted) photo of the chimney crossing. Protection for the second can go nice and high. Climbing eases up after the move across but remains fun. Our twin 60's came just short of being able to reach a huge sunny ledge so we simuled 10'.

P1 opening moves

Sept. 29, 2009

5.9 crux pitch; more sustained, not sandbagged, and a lot of fun! To reach this move right horizontally from the massive belay ledge at the end of P2 (3?), cross a sandy gully, and either bee line for this formation or take a dihedral crack up to it.

Approach to the base of the buttress, July 4th

Summit view looking south

First half of P1 per Adam's topo.

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