Slabutt 

FA:  unknown Type:  Trad, Ice Consensus:  WI3 [details] Length:  1 pitch, 70 feet Season:  fall, winter, spring? Views: 593 page views Submitted By: Leo Paik on Jan 1, 2005 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Dan getting his first screw of the day. @SEMICOLON...

Description 

To the L of Spiral Stairs are a series of at least 8-10 ice & mixed lines. This is probably the fattest of these lines. It lies perhaps 150 to the L of Spiral Stairs and may be an excellent, albeit short, alternative for those seeking a moderate ice climb with fun variations and mixed neighbors. The name given here is obtained from J. Roberts' "Colorado Ice."

Fun variations include cranking 2-3 overhanging starts (M5ish) on the L, a brushy corner/curtain behind a dead tree to the L, and a well-traveled but excellent (M4ish) corner on the R. All are about 40-50 ft.

This may be approached to the R of Spiral Stairs via a gully for those seeking a TR. It may be led. There are existing sling anchors above off trees/bushes and other trees to back up these.

Protection 

Screws for the main flow; cams & stubbies for the corner to the R.

Toprope Protection 

Slings off trees.

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Swingin' away.	R corner variation 1/22/4.	M5 overhanging start var 1/22/4
Pure ice version on 1/22/4.