description Moonflower Buttress Overview
Moonflower Buttress presents a challenging alpine big wall climb on Mount Hunter, Alaska. This route is notable for its severe difficulty and significant avalanche hazards, having been first completed in 1983. It’s suited for experienced climbers with extensive big-wall experience and those comfortable managing high-risk environments. Climbers seeking demanding technical challenges within an Alaskan alpine setting will find this route compelling.
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Moonflower Buttress ranks #10 of 351 in the Climbing Route ranking, behind DNA, ahead of C'était Demain.
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Who made the first ascent of Moonflower Buttress?
Mugs Stump and Paul Aubrey established the line on Mount Hunter's North Buttress in 1981. Todd Bibler and Doug Klewin later continued via the buttress to reach the summit in 1983.
Why is Moonflower Buttress considered so dangerous?
The route combines steep rock, ice, mixed climbing, severe cold, and substantial objective hazards. Falling ice, avalanches, storms, and difficult retreat make conditions as important as technical ability.
Where is Moonflower Buttress located?
It rises on the North Buttress of Mount Hunter in Alaska's Denali region. The mountain is near Denali and Mount Foraker but presents its own highly technical alpine objectives.
Is Moonflower Buttress normally climbed to Mount Hunter's summit?
Not every ascent continues to the summit because the buttress itself is a major undertaking and descent conditions can be serious. Teams must decide whether to continue based on weather, time, supplies, and the condition of the upper mountain.
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