Navigator Wall
5.10d YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 21 ZA E3 5b British PG13
Type: | Trad, Alpine, 2498 ft (757 m), 23 pitches, Grade V |
FA: | Bryan Burdo, Pete Doorish 1987 |
Page Views: | 809 total · 14/month |
Shared By: | Drew Brayshaw on Sep 13, 2020 |
Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
Description
The east face of the Southeast Peak of Slesse. Climb the spur to the left of the East Pillar to its top (seven pitches of 4th to low 5th class up to 5.7) and move left onto the face. Traverse past the most obvious dihedral and climb a parallel, left-facing corner to its left, with the crux 10th pitch an overhanging dihedral. Move up and left across the wall for several easier pitches and then climb two 5.10 pitches to reach the sandy terraces below the summit block. It is possible to move left here and join the Southeast Buttress route but the original line goes right, back onto the steep face, and climbs six additional pitches up to 10b to reach the summit. Impressive free climbing for the era, though repeats have found some spooky rock, including holds that broke while the climb was being free soloed.
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