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Whitney Portal Buttress

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Whitney Portal Buttress

Submitted By: Blitzo on Dec 10, 2006
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Early morning light on Whitney Portal Buttress.

Description

This is the big buttress seen to the north above Whitney Portal parking lot.

Getting There

Follow the Mt. Whitney Trail (Muir Trail) until it heads west. Head directly for the base of the rock.

The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Whitney Portal Buttress:

Tanager (aka "5.11 Crack") 5.10b Trad, 1 pitch, 50 feet

Ghostrider 5.10c Trad, Sport, 8 pitches, 800 feet, Grade IV

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Nick attempting the onsight of Tanager (5.10b), at the base of Ghostrider.

Tanager (aka "5.11 Crack") 5.10b CA : Sierra Eastside : ... : Whitney Portal Buttress

This is the right-leaning crack that is labeled "5.11 crack" in the Ghostrider topo posted on the Ghostrider page. I am not sure what it is actually called or who were the first ascentionists. In anycase, this is an awesome pitch and is only 5.10b or so. Very sustained and pumpy. Jam and layback the crack to the bolts....[more] Browse More Classics in CA

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Whitney Portal Buttress. Photo by Blitzo.	Third pitch anchor - No Country for Old Men.	Starting the third pitch of No Country for Old Men...