About This Route
Manure Pile Buttress provides approachable multi-pitch cracks up to 5.9 on a south-facing Valley crag, ideal for honing Yosemite trad skills with short approaches and quick descents.
Safety Considerations
Gear errors top NPS lists at 40%; rack Black Diamond Stoppers for flaring cracks. Leader falls prevalent; belay from stances. Minimal rockfall but watch loose blocks. Sticky rubber (La Sportiva Mythos) prevents slips. Early starts beat crowds.
Essential Gear
Single rack cams/nuts, 60m rope, quickdraws.
Emergency Tips
Easy walk-off; seek Valley clinic.
Preparation and Training
Progress from single pitch; REI gear checks.
Safe entry to Yosemite granite mastery.