Ellie Raynolds Memorial Buttress
5.10b/c YDS 6b French 20 Ewbanks VII UIAA 20 ZA E2 5b British
| Type: | Trad, 250 ft (76 m), 3 pitches |
| GPS: | 35.88831, -81.88519 |
| FA: | Mike Fischesser + partner (1991?) |
| Page Views: | 3,217 total · 16/month |
| Shared By: | Coz Teplitz on Jul 3, 2009 |
| Admins: | Steve Lineberry, Aaron Parlier |
Description
This line climbs the buttress that lies to the left of the well-known Cave Route. Most parties do only the crux first pitch; the second and third pitches have unfortunately been reclaimed by the lichen.
P1: Climb up sloping, occasionally awkward holds past five bolts, starting on a slab and eventually punching through a smallish steep section. Above, a section of more mellow climbing w/o bolts (gear is nice) leads to a 2-bolt anchor. (120 ft, 5.10-)
P2: Trend up and left following vague features, eventually gaining another two-bolt anchor. (5.8, 70 ft).
P3: Climb straight up mellower ground that leads to lunch ledge (80 ft., 5.7)



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