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Friar Frontress + Nun's Buttress starts immediately behind the tree, in the center of the photo, which is touching the wall. Climb the tree for the first two moves. It's fun.
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The 5.8 pitch starting at Stagway.
First pitch.
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Andy Hansen
Jun 13, 2020
“Friar Frontress + Nun's Buttress starts immediately behind the tree, in the center of the photo, which is touching the wall. Climb the tree for the first two moves. It's fun.”  

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A photo route overlay.
Deer Mt. viewed from the NW on Fall River Valley Rd. Nun Buttress is on the left side of the arete. Nun Pillar is in front of the arete.
The 5.8 pitch starting at Stagway.
Friar Frontress + Nun's Buttress starts immediately behind the tree, in the center of the photo, which is touching the wall. Climb the tree for the first two moves. It's fun.
First pitch.
Enticing view of Nun Buttress seen from Lumpy Ridge. Route follows the L side of the arete.
View from the summit.
Pitch 2. The dihedral pitch.
1st pitch.
Looking down at pitch 1, Juston just finishing the 5.8 section.
Not following my directions (heh-heh) can lead to bushwhacking.
Nun Buttress's third pitch taken July 2024. <br> <br> With permission from JH.
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