Walking with Giants
5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British
| Type: | Trad, 380 ft (115 m), 4 pitches |
| GPS: | 40.59065, -111.6495 |
| FA: | Nikki Smith, Joi Matsukawa 2016 |
| Page Views: | 3,796 total · 33/month |
| Shared By: | zoso on Sep 20, 2016 |
| Admins: | Drew B, Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane, Nathan Fisher |
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.
Read More:
saltlakeclimbers.org/climbe…
Description
Nikki says, "A big thanks to ALL my friends, mentors, and family who have allowed me to walk the sacred path with them through life. I've been honored to walk with so many giants."
Another nice cruiser on classic Helmetgate rock. Great rock for the most part but expect some adventure here and there. Like all of Hellgate, don't blindly trust every hold.
Chain anchors on each pitch. Bring ~16 draws.




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