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Slabtastic
5.7,
TR, 30 ft (9 m),
Avg: 2.3 from 29
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FA: Sam Powell
Virginia
> Central & South…
> Charlottesville…
> Wintergreen
> Beginner Slab
Access Issue: Private property, so keep a low profile.
Details
This area is owned by the resort, so definitely keep a low profile, minimize impact, and clean up after yourself. Occasionally the Beginner Slab will be occupied by a guide from Wintergreen, show some respect and stay out of their way.
Description
Go straight up the middle of the slab to the anchors. The bulge in the first 8 feet is the crux, with a balancy mantle.
Location
Right in the middle of the slab.
Protection
This route is best TR'd, as there is thin to no pro for the first 15 feet, and the ledge below would make for an unpleasant landing.
![Great conditions in late fall]()
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![Aaron trying to get crimpy on the top of Slabtastic... Awesome valley view from the bolt anchor.]()
[Hide Photo] Aaron trying to get crimpy on the top of Slabtastic... Awesome valley view from the bolt anchor.
![Top rope only route straight up the slab to the anchors]()
[Hide Photo] Top rope only route straight up the slab to the anchors
![Aaron contemplating his next move near the top of Slabtastic... Wearing Xero shoes...]()
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Charlottesville, VA
The crux of this route, IMO, is the small roofy feature at the base (~12 ft up) which could be marginally protected with those small nuts and an anchored belayer. Once above this crux the route gets into the run-out but is very easy climbing. Use your judgement and I'll be frank to say I top-roped this, but I think it could be done and could probably be risk-managed with a couple crash pads. May 28, 2019
Richmond, VA