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Left Buttress

Grade
VI,5+,15,5+
Length
0m
0
Quality
0
First ascent
David Elphick, Barry Smith, Feb 1957 (avoided first five pitches).
Lindsay Main, Tim Wethey, Jan 1978 (entire buttress). Bill McLeod, Mark Taylor, Aug 1989.
Located on
North Face
Topo ref
13.22
  • P1
  • 15
  • Alpine (Mt Cook) 5+

Head up the obvious large five pitch corner on the right side of buttress, avoiding the roof by taking the right variant corner. 200m of easy climbing leads to a steep wall (crux 15) followed by easier climbing as the buttress lies back.

  • P2
  • 15
  • Alpine (Technical) 5+
  • Alpine (Commitment) VI
  • Alpine (Mt Cook) 5+
Comments
UUID
 
5671140a-eba6-4b15-bffe-b578d9a59bba