Eagle Buttress Traverse
Easy 5th YDS 1+ French 3 Ewbanks I UIAA 5 ZA M 1c British
Type: | Trad, Alpine |
FA: | unknown |
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Shared By: | Alyssa K on Jul 6, 2017 · Updates |
Admins: | Aron Quiter, Lurk Er, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
This is a fun ridge scramble that makes for a nice training session. Follow the obvious ridge NE from the top of Eagle Buttress for ~1 mile. Keep to the ridge for more fun/difficulty, or drop down to either side for class 2 walking at pretty much any point.
There is a notable pillar midway through the traverse. The pillar starts off as a hand crack that takes #3s (and #1s and #2s according to some trip reports). The second half of the pillar is protected with 2 bolts and a pin. Once on top you'll find 2 bolts for rappels, a fair amount of bird poop, and excellent views. (FA: Tim Ball and Tammy Graham, 1999).
Bailing (generally to the left of the ridge) is an easy walk off at most points.
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