Little Weasel Spire 

FA:  Paul Ross Layne Potter . May 7th 2008 New Route:  Yes Type:  Trad, Aid Consensus:  5.9 C1 [details] Length:  3 pitches, 230 feet, Grade II Views: 290 page views Submitted By: Paul Ross on May 8, 2008 Add Photo  Add Comment

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BETA PHOTO: The Little Weasel spire is located on the far left...

Description 

Climbs a connected spire at the far east end of the Weasel formation . Good rock fine situations.P1). The route climbs the north side .Starts below some grooves that lead to an obvious crack system that leads to the gap below the headwall.Up a short thin crack then another groove to a ledge with good cam belay left of the long crack.70'5.7. P2)Move left and gain the crack which was climbed using a #4,#5,#6 friends cam. These were slid ,odd one was pulled on to reach double anchors..(will go all free) 5.9 AO. 100'P3)Climb up left and ascend the headwall with use of 2 cams 4 bolts and two threads to a fine summit 5.5 C1 60'. Register in hole 2'below summit. Rap to the top of P2 then full rap to the ground.

Location 

See description of approach to Ozymandias. The Little Weasel spire is about 5 mins past this start to the east. Walk around the end of the formation to the north side.

Protection 

Cams 1/4" to two#4 two#5 one#6 Friends. Slings. two 60m ropes.

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BETA PHOTO: Closer view of the spire from the south	Paul top of first pitch	Starting the 100' crack pitch 2
Nearing top of Pitch 2	On the headwall pitch 3	Layne topping out
On the summit looking north	On the summit looking south	Terriers on belay at the start of first pitch
Angry Rattle Snake tripped over on way back to cam...