Standing on the Shoulders of Giants | 7C Boulder problem at The Buttermilks

United States / California / Inyo County

Quick Info

Grade 7C
Type Boulder problem
Crag The Buttermilks
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Sonnie Trotter (2006)
Recorded repeats 1

Quick Info

Grade 7C
Type Boulder problem
Crag The Buttermilks
Country United States 🇺🇸
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Sonnie Trotter (2006)
Recorded repeats 1
Highball. See also The Gold Standard.
This is currently unclimbable. Typically this is because the climb existed in some state but then changed significantly (e.g. by losing holds) and is now considered a different climb.

The first incarnation of The Gold Standard that was climbed from a high start by standing on a friend's shoulders. Now superseded by the ground start.

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Ascents

2 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Sonnie Trotter Boulder | worked 2006
First ascent.

Other than the shoulder-stand start this is an amazing problem. Sonnie's vision.