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Grey Slab Rock Climbing
Routes in Grey Slab
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Out of the Blue S,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Rust Never Sleeps S,TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R |
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| Elevation: | 18 ft | 5 m |
| GPS: |
37.88855, -122.63287 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Brian Quiter on Jun 14, 2004 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Aron Quiter, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
The south face of Grey Slab features two easier 25' slab climbs directly above the surf. Both require a low tide to be climbed or else the belay area will be covered in water. Even at lower tides the belayer can get sprayed by the surf.
You start both climbs by traversing left on easy slab above whatever is wet. Once at the first bolt, the 5.9 goes straight up and the .10a heads up and left using the left-most bolt.
The rock almost feels like sandstone and it isn't as solid as the rest of Mickey's but the routes are fun and their location out above the surf makes them fun on a warm day.
When cleaning, you can rappel or walk off the ridge to the right (~5.4). If you rappel, you're likely to get your rope wet when you pull it.
This rock is called The Whale's Back in some local guidebooks.
You start both climbs by traversing left on easy slab above whatever is wet. Once at the first bolt, the 5.9 goes straight up and the .10a heads up and left using the left-most bolt.
The rock almost feels like sandstone and it isn't as solid as the rest of Mickey's but the routes are fun and their location out above the surf makes them fun on a warm day.
When cleaning, you can rappel or walk off the ridge to the right (~5.4). If you rappel, you're likely to get your rope wet when you pull it.
This rock is called The Whale's Back in some local guidebooks.
Classic Climbing Routes at Grey Slab
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