12m.

Rockfax Description
The north-facing side-wall of the buttress has a long reach and poor gear. Exit to the right under the gun, mantelshelf to finish. © Rockfax

FA. Chris Craggs 1981.

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GLO 16 Apr, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Nice moves on thin holds and not much gear.
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βeta: Nice moves on thin holds and not much gear.
dr_botnik 14 Apr, 2021 Show βeta
βeta: Gets VS 5a in the definitive BMC guide
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βeta: Gets VS 5a in the definitive BMC guide
Paul Tomo 4 Aug, 2007 Show βeta
βeta: This was the first climb of the day, a very nice climb to get warmed up on, i would say it is a little on the easy side of a VS 4c. Paul Tomo
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βeta: This was the first climb of the day, a very nice climb to get warmed up on, i would say it is a little on the easy side of a VS 4c. Paul Tomo
Nick Mitchell 5 Oct, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: Very nice little route. If your short, as I am (5' 6"), then it's very reachy, if your 6' it'll be a stroll.
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βeta: Very nice little route. If your short, as I am (5' 6"), then it's very reachy, if your 6' it'll be a stroll.

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Route of Interest
Sand Buttress

Grade: VS 4c ***
(Black Rocks)

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