Butterballs | E4/6c+ Trad climb at Cookie Cliff


A Steve Wunsch project before Barber's impressive nuts-only protected onsight ascent.

References

[1] https://www.henrybarber.com/categories/media/media_1-1.php

[2] https://www.climbing.com/culture-climbing/henry-barber-interview

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Ascents

6 successful ascents and 1 unsuccessful attempt recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Steve Wunsch Lead | did not finish 1973
Henry Barber Lead | onsight May 1973
First ascent.
Second ascent. With Jim Bridwell.

References

[1] Mountain 38, page 10 /library/11057/mountain-38

Third ascent.

References

[1] Mountain 38, page 10 /library/11057/mountain-38

Fourth ascent. With Pete Livesey.

Fawcett and Livesey climbed this as part of a longer link up. It's unclear who led this pitch.

References

[1] Mountain 38, page 10 /library/11057/mountain-38

Fourth ascent. With Ron Fawcett.

Fawcett and Livesey climbed this as part of a longer link up. It's unclear who led this pitch.

References

[1] Mountain 38, page 10 /library/11057/mountain-38

As part of the Nabisco Wall link-up.

References

[1] https://gripped.com/profiles/yosemite-climbing-legends-john-bachar/