North American Classic Climbs

Moonlight Buttress

Lowe/Weiss Route

A "big wall" experience in Utah's beautiful Zion National Park. This is primarily an aid route for the non-elite climber, but is exceptional for sandstone in the ease with which clean (hammerless) aiding is possible. World-class scenery, great positions. Offers remarkable free (for the qualified) as well as aid climbing (for the mainstream weekend warrier.) Crowded, especially in spring.

Type:

Lowland Rock (big wall)

Seriousness:

Location:

Zion Nat'l Park, SW Utah, USA

References:

G7, G23, W10, W25

Rating:

V, 5.9A1 to 5.13

Route Descriptions & Maps:

First Ascent:

First Free Ascent:

J. Lowe, M. Weiss, Oct. 1971.
J. Woodward, P. Croft, April 1992

Trip Reports:

Anderson 4/03
Purcell 12/99
Clark 10/98