Dow Williams - Sep 10, 2022 2:19 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2022
Flying Buttress Direct, 5.10c, 5 Pitches
With Amy from Boulder. I led all the pitches. This route was drastically changed via rock fall in 2022. The 3rd pitch is gone and therefore the 4th pitch is not accessible. Replaced with a 240' heady 5.10 ramp pitch on the right side. The first pitch is outstanding, but the rest of it is just good. I think that 3rd pitch was suppose to be the 2nd best pitch of the route. The ramp is cool and interesting climbing though, but probably not for the average 5.9 or 5.10- climber, leader or 2nd. Bring tons of small gear and doubles to #2. That new 240' ramp pitch will empty your rack if you try and protect the 2nd.
Dow Williams - Sep 10, 2022 2:19 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2022
Flying Buttress Direct, 5.10c, 5 PitchesWith Amy from Boulder. I led all the pitches. This route was drastically changed via rock fall in 2022. The 3rd pitch is gone and therefore the 4th pitch is not accessible. Replaced with a 240' heady 5.10 ramp pitch on the right side. The first pitch is outstanding, but the rest of it is just good. I think that 3rd pitch was suppose to be the 2nd best pitch of the route. The ramp is cool and interesting climbing though, but probably not for the average 5.9 or 5.10- climber, leader or 2nd. Bring tons of small gear and doubles to #2. That new 240' ramp pitch will empty your rack if you try and protect the 2nd.