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Whale's Lip Rock Climbing

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Routes in Whale's Lip

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	Autumn Harvest T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Introspection T,TR 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Pincer Perfect T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Thar She Blows! T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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GPS:	38.552, -78.311 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C Runyan on Sep 5, 2008
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Description

Classic Old Rag slab, which also means you should choose your route carefully: several climbs are run out or offer thin gear placements. Some routes require two ropes to rap.

Getting There

From Weakly Hollow, pass the Lower Ridge Slab up a steep section of trail to a small plateau of exposed rock with an eastward view (If you're coming from summit, the plateau is just past the 3-trunk tree and Bushwhack Trail for the Reflector Oven.)

From the plateau, head east down the slab and plunge into the undergrowth. Choose the trail on the left and meander to the Whale's Lip slab.