East Buttress (Middle Cathedral)
| East Buttress Route | |
|---|---|
 Middle Cathedral Rock viewed from the face of El Capitan to the north. The East Buttress Route runs the left profile. | |
| Location | California, USA |
| Coordinates | 37°42′57″N 119°38′15″W / 37.7157°N 119.6375°W |
| Climbing Area | Yosemite Valley |
| Route Type | Trad climb |
| Vertical Gain | 1,100 feet |
| Pitches | 11 |
| Rating | 5.10c or 5.9 A0 |
| Grade | IV |
| First ascent | Warren Harding, , & , 1954. |
| First free ascent | & , 1965. |
The East Buttress Route is a technical climbing routes up Middle Cathedral Rock. The route is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America and considered a classic around the world.[1]
References[]
- ^ Roper, Steve; Steck, Allen (1979). Fifty Classic Climbs of North America. San Francisco: Sierra Club Books. ISBN 0-87156-292-8.
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Categories:
- Climbing routes
- Yosemite National Park