East Slabs  5.2

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Type:  Trad, 2 pitches Consensus:  5.2 [details] FA:  Unknown Submitted By:  Jason Haas on Mar 6, 2006 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (16) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

5.2 East Slab of Whale's Tail. There is a belay t...

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Description 

This is the easiest line up the Whale's Tale, providing easy access to the summit and a good view. Depending on your exact line, this route can range from 5.0 to 5.4, and is very similar to the opening pitches of the Third Flatiron. Pro is spaced in some areas, but is adequate. Think Third Flatiron.

Location 

Hike up the approach trail as if going to Wind Tower. Roughly half way up the trail there is a tree at the base of the Whale's Tail and directly above that about 90ft. is a large Juniper Tree. Climb the slab up to the Juniper tree and belay. Continue up the groove slightly to the left and follow to the top. From here you can either walk off the Northeast Arete, or rap from the anchors of West Crack.

Protection 

Standard rack, bring some long slings for the Juniper tree belay.