North Buttress Rock Climbing

To approach, take the same trail to access Frazier Basin from the parking lot, but before you reach the crest of the ridge at the top of the meadow, stay to the left of the obvious strip of tress that sit in the middle of the saddle that forms the ridge of the basin. Walk over the crest and down the steep hill. I recommend heading for the obvious drainage about half-way down on the left due to loose rock and lots of vegetation. Once at the bottom of the hill, spot the buttress and start making your way through the beautiful meadows and tree islands that are great for stashing bags (preferably near the bottom of the descent drainage). Once your bags are stashed, follow the obvious drainage leading to the toe of the buttress through the scree field.

To descend, make your way climbers right off the top of the buttress and follow the ridge line to a beautiful summit. Continue following the ridge line until it is possible to drop down to the obvious large saddle. Take a right down the large drainage from the saddle and make your way back to your bags.