Rainbow Buttress, 5.8+

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Rainbow Buttress, 5.8+

Rainbow Buttress, 5.8+

5th Pitch- 90’- 5.6/ I am sure you could easily combine the 4th and 5th pitches, but we were in a mellow mood. Hop back on the main wall and follow the easy cracks up until it is easy to make a long traverse right into the huge left facing corner. Set up a belay there with a 4” or 5” piece above a large ledge on a smaller stance. Rainbow Buttress, 5.8+, 8 Pitches, Eagle Wall, Rainbow Mountain, Red Rocks, NV, October, 2009
Dow Williams
on Oct 7, 2009 10:19 am
Image Type(s): Rock Climbing
Image ID: 561340

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rpc

rpc - Oct 7, 2009 11:28 am - Voted 10/10

soo..

...worth the hike in Dow? Been thinking about this one for a while but the thought of the approach is like a cold shower. cheers.

Dow Williams

Dow Williams - Oct 7, 2009 11:40 am - Hasn't voted

Re: soo..

I have done this approach 4 times now....gets easier every time, with snow and ice, too much water, etc. This time of year, we were up to the trees in under 1.5 and only 30 minutes up to the wall. You will see folks discuss the walk off descent in positive manner, truly deserving, no scree, no bushwhacking...quite pleasant and interesting. It is a fun day for sure. Cheers

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