70m rope mandatory to rappel the routeThere are lots of words that describe this route, but the most important one is LOOSE (for the love of God, wear a helmet).  The two technical cruxes (pitches 2 and 5) have excellent splitter cracks with bomber protection, but many of the easier climbing sections are crumbly and loose with very limited options for reliable protection.  Leading pitches 4-6 will qualify you for a "Choss Wrangler" merit badge.  Be especially careful as you pull yourself up onto ledges, as this is where you're most likely to rip something loose.  Getting off-route will lead you into areas with large loose blocks, so study the photos which clearly lay out the proper climbing line on each pitch.Is this a great route?  No, far from it.  It is, however, a long multipitch route relatively close to town, and it tops out on a fairly impressive feature.  If trad adventure climbing is your thing, then give it a go.It was developed ground-up rope-solo, with all bolts drilled by hand.  

The Diving Board

Rosewood Buttress is the first prominent cliff band on the southeast (hikers right) side of Pima Canyon.

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Routes in Rosewood Buttress