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Western Slabs - 5.9

Average Rating = 4.00/5 Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 10
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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Rock (Trad)
G
3
small to medium
200
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

Start on the right of the nose near the fence. Up then right round a detached block. Follow a series of shallow grooves up the slab to a large ledge. Move left and ascend a crack to finish

Descent Options:

Rappel down either eastern or western gullies, fixed rap points usually in place.

Submitted by: JohnCook on 2007-10-10
Views: 696
Route ID: 89549

1 Ascent Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: JohnCook on 2005-08-05 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars led

A nicely delicate route up the right hand side of the nose. The detached block is firmly wedge and the grroves have just enough holds to retain interest. The final crack is awkward but not hard. Protection is mostly small to medium, and can be a bit run out. As pro cracks are shallow care must be take to avoid lifting gear out with trailing feet.

Added: 2007-10-10