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Bandit Buttress offers all year access to easy fun slab climbing. Prowler being the featured sport route. One of the easiest approaches on the North side of the canyon and set-up to be able to climb 3 to 4 routes in a short half day- Bandit Buttress is a great winter escape. Climb early morning or evening In Summer as this side of the canyon gets hot. Bolts have been placed to lean toward a sport approach but, placed in such a way that gear can be used to lead traditionally (except for Prowler and Cervesas in Zapata Land) as with the original ascents.
Access issues inherited from Carson Pass
Note: within the Eldorado National Forest you may park anywhere beside highway 88, provided your car is fully off the pavement. Obviously this rule no longer applies once snow season starts.
Approach
Follow a fairly well marked trail up North side of canyon just uphill from the chain control pull-out above Woodford's store. Park on South side pull out area. 20 minute approach.
Ethic
The Wordfords canyon area is stoutly traditional, and respectfully so. Bandit Buttress was established on a rather overlooked crag with the purpose of running up the hill with a rope and a dozen quick draws to knock out a handful of climbs in a short period of time during the colder months.
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Author(s): Kimbrough Moore, Shannon Joslin, Leo Popovic
Date: 2022
ISBN: 9798218007959
- Edgewalker Entertainment:
- A comprehensive guide to the greater Bay Area of California, Golden State Bouldering provides readers with info on the outdoor bouldering around San Francisco, Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz.
- Describes 1,600 boulder problems with hundreds of color photos, maps, GPS coordinates and hand-drawn illustrations
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Author(s): Toby Evans
Date: 2021
ISBN: 9781493045464
- FalconGuides:
- Hiking the State's 15 Peaks Over 14,000 Feet. Developed for every skill level, the FalconGuides Climbing California's Fourteeners lays out plans and logistics for making your climb a positive experience—no matter how many summits you've reached.
- California's 15 peaks over 14,000 ft. are becoming more popular, and this book provides essential information for taking them on
- Each mountain is broken down based on the technical skills needed so you know what to expect
- Details for each climb include a list of recommended equipment, how to prepare for rapidly changing weather and trail conditions, and a general timeframe needed to summit
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Alex Germain on ★★ A Break in Security 5.6 to 5.7 - AlexGermain_BanditButtress.jpg
Garrett Froelich on ★★ Prowler 5.8 - GarrettFroelich_BanditButtress.jpg
Pete Gropp, Alex Germain on ★★ A Break in Security 5.6 to 5.7 - PeteGropp and AlexGeramain_BanditButtress.jpg
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