Katzs Way 

FA:  Paul Ross, Layne Potter. 20th Nov 2007 New Route:  Yes Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.10- [details] Length:  5 pitches, 550 feet, Grade II Views: 221 page views Submitted By: Paul Ross on Dec 4, 2007 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Layne following the 5.10 second pitch.

Description 

P1)From the top of the wave climb out right up a scoop to some obvious large blocks . Above these is a good ledge and double anchors. 110' 5.5 P2) A classic Swell slab pitch. Straight up from the anchors intricate climbing following seven pro-bolts to a big long ledge .Double anchors. 130'5.10- Move belay along the ledge to the right ,about 300'(The wall above the big ledge would be tough) to natural belay below a bolt at about 15'up from the ledge. (junction with Hot Tin Slab) Follow Pitch 4,5,6.To a fine summit. Pitch six is about 700' of 4th class . Rap the Route . Down P1 and P2 can be done on one 200' rap.

Location 

Starts at the top of the 4th wave south of Three Finger Canyon on what we call The Great White Wall. The route to its right is Hot Tin Slab.

Protection 

A few cams from #1 to # 3 friends, slings, Two 60m ropes

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Layne on The first Pitch	Starting Pitch two 5.10,drilling pro on lead.	Looking across from the climb to the La Sal Mounta...
BETA PHOTO: View along the Great White Wall from Three Fingers...	Katzs Way . Showing first two pitches and directio...	Sunrise over the La Sal mountains above Moab from ...