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South Slab

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About South Slab:

The largest single sweep of rock at Wintergreen, climbs here range up to 100m in length, though the middle 50m is very easy. Overlook Buttress caps this slab. Note: the climbs are listed as approached from The Cracks area (e.g., from right to left when facing the wall)
Approach: From The Cracks continue downhill along the base of the rock, easily first and then much more steeply.
Approach Time: 20 mins from parking area.
Latitude, Longitude:
Access Issues: Part of the private Wintergreen Resort - keep a low, quiet profile while climbing here.
Rock Type: Gneiss
Type of Climbing: Sport/Trad
Sun Aspect: Afternoon Sun

Routes

SequenceSequence numbers indicate the left (L) to right (R) order of the routes. Rating Route Difficulty Ascents
0 Average Rating = 0.00/5 Southern Discomfort 5.9 0
1 Average Rating = 3.00/5 Kiefer Kletter 5.6 1
2 Average Rating = 3.00/5 Rockfish Route 5.3 1
3 Average Rating = 3.00/5 Beech Sweep 5.7 2
4 Average Rating = 0.00/5 Osterland 5.6 0
5 Average Rating = 0.00/5 Deviousationism 5.7 0
7 Average Rating = 3.00/5 Billy Goat's Gruff 5.7 1
8 Average Rating = 4.00/5 Goat Trail 5.6 3
9 Average Rating = 3.40/5 Simplicity 5.6 5
10 Average Rating = 4.33/5 Beyond Simplicity 5.6 3
11 Average Rating = 5.00/5 Simplicity P2 5.6 1