Northwest Buttress Route
Expert out-and-back scramble with technical rock and high exposure.
- 2.1 mi
- round trip
- 4,104 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
The Northwest Buttress Route is an expert-level out-and-back scramble in British Columbia featuring sustained high-angle terrain and significant exposure. This technical route demands advanced scrambling skills and mountain experience, with the buttress offering dramatic rock features and commanding views of the surrounding peaks. The return via the same path allows for careful route-finding on both ascent and descent.
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