This volcanic-tuff bouldering area is located a short distance east of Hwy 395 in the Mono Lake basin. The rock quality ranges from good to poor and the problems are limited and scattered. Aeolian Buttes lies south of Mono Lake and west of Mono Craters. It is the oldest volcanic area in the basin.
The two most-visited areas are the Stone Crusade Boulders aka: Blitzo Bluffs and the Chesnuski Boulders. Other boulders exist in the area. This area is a popular sheep-grazing area during the summer.
Getting There
From 395 take West Portal Road east for 0.2 miles. Turn left and follow this road for another 0.7 miles to the Stone Crusade Boulders. The boulders and parking are obvious.
The Parking Area Prow is located on the overhanging boulder just southwest of the parking area for the "Stone Crusade Boulders". This sit start problem begins on the low rail along the sun/shade line in the photo. Using the hueco in the middle of the face, head for the jug at the lip of the prow. The heel hook and dyno for the jug make this problem really fun....[more]
Aeolian Buttes
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