Author Archives: Todd MacKenzie

NE Buttress of Slesse

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Todd MacKenzie

The NE Buttress of Slesse is a long and classic climb up a very intimidating mountain and draws climbers from all over the Pacific NW.  Rated 5.9 with up to 25 pitches, apparently most climbers either bivy on the way … Continue reading →

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Springbok Arete on Les Cornes

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Todd MacKenzie

After a successful climb of the Grand Wall with Michal Rozworski (my summer goal), Michal and I decided we needed to test our rock prowessness on something a bit bigger and in the Alpine.  After throwing around a few ideas, … Continue reading →

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8 days of Yosemite climbing

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Todd MacKenzie

The drive to Yosemite took a full 24 hours with Jacob Cramm driving most of the way, a stop for groceries, and a stop to replace a radiator hose and coolant.  It was my third day in a row of … Continue reading →

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