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Katzs Way
5.10-,
Trad, 550 ft (167 m), 5 pitches, Grade II,
Avg: 3 from 2
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FA: Paul Ross, Layne Potter. 20th Nov 2007
Utah
> S Central Utah
> San Rafael Swell
> San Rafael Swel…
> Eastern Reef Ar…
> P Crags
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
![Layne following the 5.10 second pitch.]()
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![Sunrise over the La Sal mountains above Moab from the camp below The San Rafael Eastern Reef Slabs.For A....]()
[Hide Photo] Sunrise over the La Sal mountains above Moab from the camp below The San Rafael Eastern Reef Slabs.For A....
![Katzs Way . Showing first two pitches and direction to Hot Tin Slab.]()
[Hide Photo] Katzs Way . Showing first two pitches and direction to Hot Tin Slab.
![View along the Great White Wall from Three Fingers Canyon. A)Katzs Way.5.10 B) Hot Tin Slab.5.8+R C) Dreamy Clouds 5.11 D)Clouded Dreams 5.8R]()
[Hide Photo] View along the Great White Wall from Three Fingers Canyon. A)Katzs Way.5.10 B) Hot Tin Slab.5.8+R C) Dreamy Clouds 5.11 D)Clouded Dreams 5.8R
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