Fury N Buttress - approach beta?

[ptownclimber]

Any recent beta, or recommendations for avoiding bushwhacking hell (hee, hee, hee...)?

[wayne]

Access creek turnoff is the 1st key. There used to be a stump with a wood arrow at the turnoff. Once in Access, stay somewhat close to the creek stay on the right side of creek until the last minute. second key is once you get up in the sub alpine stay on the ridge as long as you dare and avoid the 60 degree grass slopes to the left. 3rd key, enjoy yourself and expect to bungle it up in or out..

Edited August 18, 2011 by wayne1112

[David_Parker]

I concur with Wayne. Stay closer to the stream going up Access Creek. Also, don't under estimate the route finding getting back to Luna Col after you summit.

[ptownclimber]

Thanks guys. We got ~1k ft up the route Monday before it rained. It was a LONG way down to the base of the route from the col. Are there approach options from Cascade Arm or the valley Luna Lake is in?

[David_Parker]

Whatever you do, do Not try to go up or down Luna Creek!