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S-Wall Variation Exit

5.10-, Trad, 15 ft (5 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Cody Greenhaw
Oklahoma > Quartz Mountain > 03. Snakes Head / S Wall

Description

A bouldery and vertical variation finish to the classic S-Wall route or Snakes Head Dihedral route. From the vertical crack (anchor) at the top of pitch 2, head left to a V slot in the Snakes Head formation. Solid #2 cam protects the vertical start on good holds as the climbing gets easier once you move up the short 15 foot slot that will take you higher up the the Snakes Head anchor. Rap from Snakes Head or do the jump and head over to the headwall anchors for retreat.

Location

From the vertical crack anchor at the top of the 2nd pitch of S-Wall, look up and left to a vertical V slot in the Snakes Head formation. Once you top out, move up and you will be on top of the Snakes Head formation.

Protection

#2 or #3 cam high in the crack with a runner for protection.

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Use a long runner on the pro up and right of the start
[Hide Photo] Use a long runner on the pro up and right of the start
Really fun, short variation top out to S-Wall or Snakes Head Dihedral.
[Hide Photo] Really fun, short variation top out to S-Wall or Snakes Head Dihedral.
The V slot variation finish
[Hide Photo] The V slot variation finish