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East Butress of El Capitan conditions

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Jon Hartmann · · Ojai, CA · Joined Feb 2009 · Points: 1,766

Hey everyone. I'm heading to Yosemite this coming week and I was wondering if anyone knew if the East Buttress of El Capitan is climbable right now. I know that the waterfalls can soak the route but I don't know how bad it is right now due to the low rainfall we had this year. Any info would be awesome.

Mike · · Estes Park, CO · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 25

I climbed the east buttress toward the end of March and it was completely climable, besides a few ant nests along the way. The fixed lines down the east ledges are also good to go.

Jon Hartmann · · Ojai, CA · Joined Feb 2009 · Points: 1,766

Super awesome. Thanks for the info. I appreciate you going our of your way to help me out. East Buttress!! I'm coming to wage war with your ant colonys!! You've been warned!!

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