White Buffalo
5.13c YDS 8a+ French 30 Ewbanks X- UIAA 31 ZA E7 7a British V9 YDS 7C Font
Avg: 3 from 5 votes
Type: | Sport, Boulder, 19 ft (6 m) |
FA: | BJ Tilden, 1998 |
Page Views: | 2,923 total · 21/month |
Shared By: | Monomaniac on Sep 24, 2013 |
Admins: | Mike Snyder, Taylor Spiegelberg, Jake Dickerson |
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Description
The White Buffalo is a stunning, house-sized boulder nestled among the pines of the Wild Iris campground. The virtually flawless southeast face overhangs about 5 degrees, and is among the most beautiful panels of limestone in the Lander area.
Although obviously lacking in length, this line features 7 or 8 sustained, difficult moves, making this climb as continuous as many of the other .13+ lines at Wild Iris. The climbing itself is outstanding, though out of character, utlizing miniscule edges and only a few pockets.
Begin with the only easy moves on the route, up an obvious flake feature. Work right to a diagonal rail, then a pair of long cranks to polished edges. The crux comes at the second bolt, with an insecure sequence to reach a deep pocket. A few desparate moves off slippery feet lead to the lip. It should take longer to read this page than it will to send the line!
Although obviously lacking in length, this line features 7 or 8 sustained, difficult moves, making this climb as continuous as many of the other .13+ lines at Wild Iris. The climbing itself is outstanding, though out of character, utlizing miniscule edges and only a few pockets.
Begin with the only easy moves on the route, up an obvious flake feature. Work right to a diagonal rail, then a pair of long cranks to polished edges. The crux comes at the second bolt, with an insecure sequence to reach a deep pocket. A few desparate moves off slippery feet lead to the lip. It should take longer to read this page than it will to send the line!
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