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Lower Mother's Buttress Rock Climbing

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Routes in Lower Mother's Buttress

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	Alex's Tower T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Another Unnamed Route T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Cow-a-Bunga T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Cymbeline T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Fine Line, A T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Guide's Route T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Lord of Wisdom, The T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Mint Jam T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	My Tooth Hurts T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	No Name Route T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Slippery When Wet T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Thanks Mom T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13
	Treading Lightly T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Unknown Semi OW aka Kentucky Mudslinging Mama T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Welcoming Party T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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Description

This excellent crag was the first to be developed in Unaweep and still holds the greatest concentration of established lines. There are 39 routes consisting of high quality crack and face climbing, this is definitely a traditional climbing venue with only one route being fully bolted. A good selection of gear and crack climbing savy are essential. Routes range from 5.7 to 5.12, one to six pitches. This crag is on private property which is owned by local climbers who currently allow access, please treat the area with respect. This is among the finest of grags in the canyon. Mother's Buttress consists of three different areas; Main, Middle, and Lower Buttresses, East to West or Left to Right when facing the crag from the road. Park and approach is the same for all sections of the crag.

Getting There

3.1 miles West of Divide Road on Hwy 141. Park at a pull-out on the side of the road near a fire burn area directly below the Lower Mother Buttress. Hike to the base of the Lower in 10 minutes, 15 to the Upper.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Lower Mother's Buttress

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 36 ● Alex's Tower Trad
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 77 ● Welcoming Party Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 42 ● Cow-a-Bunga Trad
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 54 ● Mint Jam Trad
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 32 ● Fine Line, A Trad
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 44 ● Guide's Route Trad 6 pitches
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a 59 ● No Name Route Trad
5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b 10 ● Unknown Semi OW aka Kentucky Mud… Trad
5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b 14 ● The Lord of Wisdom Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 6 ● Slippery When Wet Trad