The crux is in the corner groove on the left side of the first and only steep slab of the climb. After that pitch enter the slabs of desolation moving up and across at 5-1 to 5-0. the heat can be unbearable. No more water is a bad idea. Diagonal higher and for some people this climb would be fantastic. I became unimpressed. There are gear placements on it. After the slabs on the right hike up long talus sloped ravine to the trail.
Location
The southwest face of low angle granite slabs on the northeastern slope of Mt. Webster. To get to them take the largest stream bed beneath the slabs uphill until it ends. Near there and left in the woods is a slab of height. First pitch can be rappelled. The rest of it can be walked or climbed up and down. It's got great views for a great distance. If diagonal off the slabs and go across through trees you'll come out onto a scree field. Going to the top of this scree field ravine brings you to the Crawford trail. Hiking up a short distance east, right there's is the summit lookout. Heading left will bring you down to the Crawford House. On the way shortly down from the summit of Webster is the is a waterfall with a cold shaded pool.
Protection
Best to leave the rope and equipment at home on this climb and just do the first pitch confidently to get to the openness of the slabs. Bring enough water. Paul and I ran out of water early. we hated the ropes and gear after awhile An umbrella would be good for shading.
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