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Elevation: 18 ft
GPS: 37.88855, -122.63287
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Shared By: Brian Quiter on Jun 14, 2004 · Updates
Admins: Aron Quiter, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes

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The south face of Grey Slab features two easier 25' slab climbs directly above the surf. Both require a low tide to be climbed or else the belay area will be covered in water. Even at lower tides the belayer can get sprayed by the surf. 

You start both climbs by traversing left on easy slab above whatever is wet. Once at the first bolt, the 5.9 goes straight up and the .10a heads up and left using the left-most bolt.

The rock almost feels like sandstone and it isn't as solid as the rest of Mickey's but the routes are fun and their location out above the surf makes them fun on a warm day.

When cleaning, you can rappel or walk off the ridge to the right (~5.4). If you rappel, you're likely to get your rope wet when you pull it.

This rock is called The Whale's Back in some local guidebooks.

Getting There Suggest change

Grey Slab is located 20' west and a little north of the main rock. The easiest way to approach is via the slab at the base of the north face of the main rock, then scrable over a few boulders.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Grey Slab

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
 11
Out of the Blue
Sport, TR
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
 9
Rust Never Sleeps
Sport, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Out of the Blue
 11
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R Sport, TR
Rust Never Sleeps
 9
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R Sport, TR
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