The Buttermilker | 8A+ Boulder problem at The Buttermilks

United States / California / Inyo County

Quick Info

Grade 8A+
Type Boulder problem
Crag The Buttermilks
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Chris Sharma (Before 25th Jan 2001)
Recorded repeats 9

Quick Info

Grade 8A+
Type Boulder problem
Crag The Buttermilks
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Chris Sharma (Before 25th Jan 2001)
Recorded repeats 9

Chris Sharma's original line, and world famous testpiece. Start sitting on the right facing fin, then wrestle your way up and right through the sick, sloping features.

References

[1] https://kaya-app.kayaclimb.com/climb/The-Buttermilker-v13-Bishop-108457

[2] https://27crags.com/crags/buttermilks/routes/buttermilker

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Ascents

10 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Chris Sharma Boulder | worked Before 25th Jan 2001
First ascent.
Dave Graham Boulder | worked 25th Jan 2001

'from the original ss'