North American Classic Climbs

Mount Slesse

Northeast Buttress

A terrific route that has been made more popular by discovery of a bypass to the lower six pitches, which contain some dirty unpleasant climbing in addition to a few worthwhile hard free pitches. Uncrowded.

Type:

Alpine Rock

Seriousness:

Location:

British Columbia (close to US border), Canada

References:

G9, I1, I2, I9

Rating:

V, 5.9+

Route Descriptions & Maps:

First Ascent:

F. Beckey, S. Marts, E. Bjornstad, August 26-28, 1963

Trip Reports:

Sverdrup 8/05
Street 8/00
MacKenzie 8/98