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Crazy Horse Buttress is in Mae On, Chiang Mai (province), Thailand.

Understand
Approximately 35 miles east of Chiang Mai lies Crazy Horse Buttress, a 60-meter, orange- and black-streaked monolith jutting out of the green Mae On farming valley. Crazy Horse boasts more than 130 bolted routes between (French system) grades 5 and 8a, which makes it an ideal destination for beginners and experienced climbers alike. Spend multiple days exploring every part of the crag, or just spend a day or an afternoon above ground as a break from exploring the magnificent caves of the region.

History
The Crazy Horse Buttress was discovered for climbers in 1998 by Kraisik Boonthip (Tom). In the years that followed, the area was developed by a small community of dedicated locals, and spearheaded by Joshua Morris and Khaetthaleeya Uppakham (Kat) as they wrote their book, A Guide to Rock Climbing in Northern Thailand.

As a part of that project, over 120 routes in 14 areas were bolted with the help and advice of Francis Haden, Uthit Yodkhaman (Son), Paul Colis, Pia Hockert, Will Hair, Adam Hardaker, Jim Waugh, Eric Maze, Amelia Beaudoin, and Phairat Kaewgan (Muad).

Since 2004, a dozen additional routes in two new areas have been bolted, with new routes and areas under consideration.

Today, Crazy Horse Buttress is an international destination for rock climbers, and is quickly becoming the northern counterpart to Thailand's famed southern beaches.

Fees/Permits
Access to the crag, including parking in the lot, is currently free, although there is a guest register in the parking lot. Please be mindful that climbing is a new sport to the region, and that the local government, while very supportive, is sensitive to the potential of climbing to change the face of their small farming community. Please be a good neighbor and always keep safety in mind when you visit Crazy Horse so that climbers can continue to have uninhibited access to this wonderful area.

While access is free, unfortunately, building the infrastructure at Crazy Horse was not. If you would like to support the continued development and maintenance of the climbing site, you can make a donation to the Crazy Horse Bolting Fund by visiting Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures or emailing info@thailandclimbing.com.