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Raise the Dead

5.10b, Trad, 300 ft (91 m), 3 pitches,  Avg: 3.4 from 5 votes
FA: Roger Putnam, Joel Primrose, Justin Jendza July 2015
California > Sonora Pass Hig… > Chipmunk Flat > Deadman Buttress > Main Buttress

Description

This route follows the right-facing corner system right of Deadman Arete. It's first pitch can be used to approach the climbs that start off of Purgatory Ledge. An enjoyable adventure. Rappel the route with a 70 meter rope.

A fourth pitch could be added that may make the route even better. The first ascensionists did not go above it because the rock quality looked uninspiring to them. Perhaps it looks differently to you!

Location

Start off of the Cemetery, a large grassy ledge that is approached wither by climbing Le Petit Mort (preferred) or by wandering up the gully to the East of Deadman Buttress.

Protection

Nuts, Cams 2 ea 0.4"-2", 1 ea 2.5-3.5"

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Deadman Buttress with the line of Raise the Dead drawn in.
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Raise the Dead Pitch 4. Pretty but not particularly climbable.
[Hide Photo] Raise the Dead Pitch 4. Pretty but not particularly climbable.
Pitch 2 of Raise the Dead
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First pitch of Raise the Dead, leading off of Cemetery Ledge heading to Purgatory Ledge.
[Hide Photo] First pitch of Raise the Dead, leading off of Cemetery Ledge heading to Purgatory Ledge.