You can probably climb this rout without shoes if you are not worried about the bird crap. Suzanne got bit by a crab at the bottom so be careful. The rock is rather loose since it is not climbed often. I would suggest using all three bolts at the top anchor seeing as it is exposed to salt air all the time. Make sure you keep an eye on your watch since the tide can come in fast. If you figure out a way to get your rope down dry let me know.
Protection
2 protection bolts (titanium) and a 3-point anchor at the top. The first bolt is hard to find.
[Update 5/20/06: new anchors w/stainless rap rings and stainless belay bolt added; old belay chains removed].
Who left the Igloo hanging off the top of Slate's? Just curious. It is a few fee to the left of the top anchors and hanging over the edge from a piece of webbing.
I climbed the route during an average low tide. I got wet up to my waist; it was not big deal , only added to the fun. I don't feel that is necessary to wait until some ridiculously low tide to do the route. Timing the start of the route in between sets was more exhilarating than the climbing , which is very easy.
I thought about doing a tyrolean to get off. I was going to anchor the other end to the guardrail supports on the road. It looked to be quite a stretch though , at least 150 feet. It would be very fun to do though. Where else could you anchor for a tyrolean? Also, many of the pages in the register inside that little can on top are falling apart. I'm not sure if they are degrading in that can.
Slate's Spire
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