Slab Route  5.7

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Type:  Trad, Alpine, 5 pitches, 750 feet, Grade II Consensus:  5.7 [details] FA:  ohn McCormick, Dick Pooley, and Dave Nelson 3 August 1971 Season:  Mid to Late Summer Submitted By:  Allen Sanderson on Sep 21, 2007 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (1) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Description 

The climb begins at about 8000 feet and consists of negotiating a series of slabs sloping from the northwest and rising to the southeast and crosses 3 large slabs in five 150 foot leads. The slabs offers both lay-back and friction type climbing.

Source Wy'East Climber 1971

Location 

Approach from the Hoffer Lakes Trail or hike to the top of the ski resort and walk out the access road.

Protection 

Nuts and cams