North American Classic Climbs

Lotus Flower Tower

Southeast Face

Description

Climbers*

Photo*

Date

GB43R

GB43R

The classic view of the tower, with the approximate route marked.

-

GB

8/88

GF09

GF09

A creek to be crossed if you hike in from the lake.

-

GF

7/92

GF10

GF10

The entrance to the Cirque of the Unclimbables

-

GF

7/92

GF11

GF11

Looking back to the entrance to the cirque.

-

GF

7/92

GF03

GF03

Camp near the entrance to the cirque.

-

GF

7/92

GF05

GF05

Camp, looking up into the cirque.

-

GF

7/92

GF07

GF07

A wall near the entrance to the cirque.

-

GF

7/92

GB01

GB01

A side view of the LFT shows it is not as steep as it appears in the classic head-on view. Note also the rainwater streaks.

-

GB

7/92

GF08

GF08

Another view of the face.

-

GF

7/92

GB02

GB02

View from the base of the LFT showing the lower portion of the route.

-

GB

8/88

GB03

GB03

Following the 4th pitch.

DM

GB

8/88

GB04

GB04

In the chimney section.

DM

GB

8/88

GF06

GF06

The view from the bivouac ledge.

BB

GF

7/92

GB44

GB44

Leading the pitch above the bivouac ledge.

DM

GB

8/88

GB45

GB45

Following pitch 12.

DM, et al

GB

8/88

GB05

GB05

Pitch 14.

DM, et al

GB

8/88

GB46

GB46

Looking down pitch 15.

DM

GB

8/88

GB06

GB06

The crux pitch (16), being passed with aid.

DM

GB

8/88

GB47

GB47

The view from the summit (Proboscis to the right.)

-

GB

8/88

GB07

GB07

Rappelling the upper section of the route.

DM

GB

8/88

GB08

GB08

Rappelling the lower section of the route.

DM

GB

8/88