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Rat in the Hat

5.9-, Trad, Sport, 170 ft (52 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Paul Ross Andy Ross 22 Oct / 2009
Utah > S Central Utah > San Rafael Swell > San Rafael Swel… > Eastern Reef Ar… > O Crags (Three Finger…

Description

Starts same as Rat Catcher for a few feet to a bolt (Rat Catch follows easy slab to right) then continue straight up following bolts towards the obvious corner crack at the top of the climb.P1) Pass a bolt at about 15' then a 4" cam placement . Follow bolts to the corner that has a couple of small cam placements to double anchors.170' 5.9-. (A second pitch has been climbed May 7th @ 5.10)

Location

The Rat Slab . Three Finger Canyon. Walk through canyon and walk up talus on right see beta photo.

Protection

Cams 1/2" to 2" and one 4" Quick draws ,slings. Two 60m ropes for rap.

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The Rats
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The Berghaus Wall from the canyon floor showing the location of the three one pitch climbs.
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The Berghaus Wall A)Curiosity Killed the Rat.5.9+ B)Rat Trap 5.10. C)Rat in the Hat 5.9-.and upper  190' 5.10 pitch D)Rat Catcher 5.9+
[Hide Photo] The Berghaus Wall A)Curiosity Killed the Rat.5.9+ B)Rat Trap 5.10. C)Rat in the Hat 5.9-.and upper 190' 5.10 pitch D)Rat Catcher 5.9+
These guys are at it again !!
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Entering the corner crack
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Rat in a Hat
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Higher
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Paul starting Rat in the Hat
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