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Great Northern Slab - 5.6
Average Rating : 3.78 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (19)
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Description:
This is an easy route thats one of the only routes that makes a good first lead at Index. It's three pitches long and is quick to dry. But can be climbed ,and should on busy days, as one long pitch from the top of the "access" crack (this takes a 60m rope and a fairly high first belay). Expect crowds during a nice day.
Submitted by: krustyklimber on 2002-02-26
Views: 2549
Route ID: 9912
19 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Second ascent by:
Variation
Great climb. Somehow cracked my rib pulling over the direct start to the second pitch. Still finished with a great day of climbing.
Added: 2011-09-17
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
First lead at index.
nice intro to multipitching.
Added: 2011-08-14
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| Safety Rating | G |
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We did the more difficult lower crack typically used for Blockbuster and routes to the right to start the climb, then hooked up with the antique metal rail tie hangars to kick off pitch 2.
Added: 2009-10-19
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Top Rope ascent by:
climbed the first pitch
Was loaded from endoscopic surgery and wasn't supposed to be bending down to tie my shoes let along climbing but it was still fun.
Added: 2009-06-08
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Flash ascent by:
Ascent note
One of the few truly easy routes that feels like its rating at an area known for mostly hard routes and sandbag ratings.
Added: 2008-05-25
