Slip Stream 5.7+
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| Type: | Trad, 1 pitch, 60 feet |
| Consensus: | 5.7+ [details] |
| FA: | unknown |
| Submitted By: | saxfiend on Nov 23, 2006 |
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Description A devious climb with a tough start, Slip Stream is a true sandbag for its 5.6 rating in the DCA. Excellent protection makes up for committing moves in some sections, especially down low. This is NOT a good choice for a beginning leader. Start at a crack in a right-facing corner. Move up and left to a left-facing corner, then continue up to mantel onto a slopy ledge. Continue up the face, passing the Bubble Bath anchors on your right, to finish at anchors at the top of the cliff.
Location Starts 10' left of Bubble Bath.
Protection Small to medium gear -- nuts, cams, hexes. Bolted anchors
By jeffinatlanta From: Smyrna, Ga. Dec 26, 2006 rating: 5.8
| I've seen 5.10 leaders freak on the first 30 ft. of this climb. Best to move along if you're really looking for a 6. |
By Joey Wolfe Aug 18, 2007 rating: 5.7+
| This climb is stiffer than the guide book , but the crux of the climb is right off the ground. spot the leader and then it is a cruise to the top. |
By charlie collins Sep 24, 2007
| Even though it a slight sandbag, don't miss it. The gear is great all the way and if you go to the left most anchors by climbing almost straight up the steeper face, the belay spot is really nice place to enjoy. The face section has big positive holds. |
By Justin Dansby From: GA Mar 31, 2008 rating: 5.8-
| Instead of stopping and using the Bubble Bath anchors, continue up the easy face and to the anchors at the very top. You can also get to these anchors from the top of Jams and Shams and setup TR. |
By TKHouse Dec 3, 2010 rating: 5.6
| Although the start might be a bit of a challenge, 5.6 would be fairly consistent with other Chattanooga crag ratings (T-Wall comes to mind...). Very well protected, great climb for the beginner leader to practice some rope drag management as well. Take it all the way to the top as well, fantastic view! |
By Geissler Golding Oct 8, 2012 rating: 5.7
| In a way I'm kind of glad I didn't read all the comments before I climbed this as it may have made me think there was some hidden difficulty I couldn't see... True the first 2 or 3 moves are non-trivial but with a little patience you can slot a good piece for protection and move through. In the end, I'd suggest you look at the start for yourself and call it at that time. I found the route quite enjoyable and the spice at the bottom certainly helps the overall flavor! Only thing I regret is not having taken my small and medium hexes... |
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