Routes : North America : United States : California : Yosemite National Park : Tuolumne Meadows : Cathedral Peak : Cathedral Peak : Southeast Buttress
Southeast Buttress - 5.6 popular
Average Rating : 4.82 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
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Chuck Wilts, Spencer Austin, mid 1940's
Rock
G
5
Traditional protection. The toulomne Granite Eats up protection. Take a 1-2 sets nuts, 1 full set
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Description:
The Southeast Buttress consists of several different lines that all lead to the summit. You can pick and choose your way up the many lines, following the most direct path, or traversing to different lines that may look more interesting. The climbing is pretty easy 5.6 with some 5.7-5.9 variations. The entire buttress will go at 5.6 if desired. Cathedral Peak has superb rock quality, wonderful climbing, and beatiful views, not too mention a very enjoyable approach. It is a great alpine rock route for beginners with an approach of about 1.5 hours. Definitely a must do. Be careful of afternoon thunderstorms during the summer.Descent Options:
3rd/4th Class Walk-off
Submitted by: ontherocks on 2007-02-08
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Route ID: 44165
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Onsight ascent by: ngolden02 on 2015-06-13
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Climbed with sammy
Sammy took a different start then the 5.7 p2 variation up super fun. I did 3&4 Sammy did 5 and we topped out! Hardest part was the down climb off the back be careful & remember u can rap if u need to
Added: 2015-06-15
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Difficulty | 5.6 |
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Onsight ascent by: bchambers302 on 2013-06-22
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great time
sharp end all 5 pitches
Added: 2013-11-19
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Difficulty | 5.6 |
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Solo ascent by: I_am_very_happy_2_b_here on 2010-08-20
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a good fun solo
had a good time soloing it. lots of traffic on this one.
Added: 2012-12-27
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Onsight ascent by: OrionAgnew on 2007-09-03
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Awesome!
Awesome!
Added: 2012-09-03
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Difficulty | 5.6 |
Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by: leoand23 on 2012-06-23
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Check the wind forecast
We got hit with crazy cold wind. Fingertips,toes and legs were really cold and we almost bailed but pushed it to the top finishing on the 4th/5th class left of the chimney.
I will do it again but will look at the weather forecast more carefully.
I will do it again but will look at the weather forecast more carefully.
Added: 2012-06-27