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Budd Lake. After some nice Class 3
scrambling, we reached the base of the summit block,
where we got our first views off the steep southeast
face of the peak. Beautiful Budd Lake lies far
below, with Echo Ridge and Cockscomb above it.
In the distance are the high peaks of the Cathedral
Range -- Mt. Lyell and Mt. Maclure. |
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Down to
Yosemite Valley.
Looking west, you take in a magnificent sight, with
Tressider Peak, Clouds Rest and Half Dome. |
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Made It!
With some help on the belay from Dave, I made it up
the last exposed 15 foot section to sit on the actual
summit. My first roped climb. |
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Dave
atop the SE Buttress.
Dave hanging out at the belay station, with the entire
SE Buttress route behind him. A sliver of Budd
Lake is also visible. |
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Admiring
the View.
We had a nice lunch spot up near the summit, with
panoramic views of Tuolumne and Northern Yosemite. |
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Fairview Dome. Fairview looks tiny from
up here, even though it scares the shit out of most
people from below. |
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Finishing up the SE Buttress.
While we were up there farting around belaying a
15-foot class 4 crack, four climbers topped out on the
SE Buttress route after simul-climbing the last pitch. |
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