Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
The easiest route to the summit, and the only one that appears to be a scramble, begins on the northeast side.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
The easiest route to the summit, and the only one that appears to be a scramble, begins on the northeast side.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
CP, near the center of the photo, is standing by the crux cliff.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
CP, near the center of the photo, is standing by the crux cliff.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Dominic feeling out the crux which reportedly goes at 5.5.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Dominic feeling out the crux which reportedly goes at 5.5.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
The crux crack feels borderline without a rope so Dominic pops in a cam before making a couple of easy 5th class moves. Rock shoes would be overkill here.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
The crux crack feels borderline without a rope so Dominic pops in a cam before making a couple of easy 5th class moves. Rock shoes would be overkill here.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
CP starting up the crux.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
CP starting up the crux.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Dominic tackling a hard 4th/ low 5th class bouldering problem.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Dominic tackling a hard 4th/ low 5th class bouldering problem.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
This awesome unnamed peak is northeast of Tomsich Butte and there appear to be no "easy" routes to the summit.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
This awesome unnamed peak is northeast of Tomsich Butte and there appear to be no "easy" routes to the summit.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
On the summit plateau.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
On the summit plateau.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Hondu Arch as seen from Tomsich Butte.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Hondu Arch as seen from Tomsich Butte.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
CP & Dominic descend loose slopes beneath the summit plateau.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
CP & Dominic descend loose slopes beneath the summit plateau.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
CP rappels the crux.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
CP rappels the crux.
Tomsich Butte
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Dominic rappels the crux.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Dominic rappels the crux.
San Rafael Swell, Utah
October 13, 2011
Tomsich Butte is a cool desert summit located deep within the San Rafael Swell. Nearly 30 miles of slow dirt road separate it from Interstate 70. Despite this being an enjoyable little scramble it is very short and therefore best when combined with other adventures in the area (especially given the time and gas it takes to get here!).