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Witch Hunt

Name: Witch Hunt
Rating: 2.9

5.10b YDS 6a+ French 19 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British

Routes in Slatanic Area

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	Devil's Advocate T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	South of Heaven S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Witch Hunt T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Type:	Trad, 90 ft (27 m)
FA:	Tom Gilje, Mike Lechlinski, & Mari Gingery, 1990
Page Views:	2,962 total · 12/month
Shared By:	Vernon Stiefel on May 3, 2003
Admins:	Greg Opland, Mike Morley, C Miller, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Gunkswest Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Seasonal Golden Eagle Closures Details

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CLOSURE:
CLIMBING ROUTES SLATANIC, RATTLESNAKE BUTTRESS, MARGARET THATCHER SPIRE, STEPPING STONES, BULKHEAD, DUNCE CAP, AND COMMISSIONER'S BUTTRESS ARE CLOSED DUE TO NESTING GOLDEN EAGLES
Dates of Closure: February 8th to June 15th, 2022

Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

Seasonal raptor closure for entire Slatanic Area from 2/19/2014 to 6/15/2014.

Description

This classic route ascends the left arete past 4 bolts for over 100' to the top of the formation. Large holds and small ledges on exquisite rock are experienced for the duration of the climb.

Protection

Medium cams or medium stoppers for the initial crack section and quickdraws for four bolts. The anchor is one 5/8" bolt with a quick shut and rappel ring.