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Howard Carter SDS

V6-, Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),  Avg: 2.3 from 35 votes
FA: unknown
California > Sierra Eastside > Bishop Area > Buttermilk Country > Buttermilks Main > Tut Boulder

Description

Sit-start in the steep patina on a good right-hand crimp and a left-hand incut sidepull. Throw big or use small intermediates up to a good bulbous hold with a positive edge (crux). Move out way left to some good left-facing edges and continue up on edges/flakes to the easier top-out.

Stand-start is v0.

Location

South face of the 'Tut Boulder', right side (southeast arete).

Protection

Pads

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Climbing 'Howard Carter'
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The crux, it's butter from here...<br>
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photo: Dave D'amour
[Hide Photo] The crux, it's butter from here... photo: Dave D'amour

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Andy L
 
Benjamin Chapman
Small Town, USA
[Hide Comment] What's the dog's name? It's very cute. Feb 8, 2013
Daniel Winsor
Bishop, CA
[Hide Comment] A big ear ripped off of this thing at the lip. Much more sustained, and probably closer to V7 now. Jan 9, 2019
Amanda J
Bishop, CA
 
[Hide Comment] Post-break beta - youtu.be/CG9mN6oFPMQ Dec 17, 2020