Subject: Buzzsaw
Rating: V9/10
Quality: 3 stars
Location: Black Mountain
Notes: Excellent Line

This esthetically pleasing problem sits in the heart of Boulder Basin campground, ascending the backside of the large "Boneheads" boulder. First ascented in the fall of 1994 by Louie Anderson. Louie recounts his memories from that day -

"Some knucklehead was cutting up downed trees that weekend to get some firewood. The sound of his chainsaw was in the background for most of the afternoon I was working on it. That's where the name came from. I had originally thought it was V9. "

A cheatstone, or pad stacking may be needed to reach the first holds - a flat edge and a sidepull crimp. Cruxy, technical moves across a gently overhanging face lead to juggy holds well off-the-deck. The problem finishes about 16ft up, on terrain that may be somewhat dirty.

-RtM

Climber: Ian McIntosh
Photos by R. Miramontes