Ascent Notes for: Slot Machine - 5.8 Average Rating : 4.39/5

so sweet

Tough first move

A great crack climb. Start move is bouldery and harder than 5.8. May feel easier if you have a boulder pad down!

First pitch is excellent, second not as great. The top out has a fantastic view.

Hard boulder problem to start makes way for great climbing. The route gets easier and easier the higher you go.

fun

good climb

The first move is more than 5.8, but the rest is solid at the grade Fun Fun The views were worth it

With all the snow on top of the chief melting early in the season, the bullet heads were filled with water. Slot machine had quite a bit of seepage for the first two moves but after that, it was good. Not many ascents yet at this time of year so the crack was still very dirty and filled with pine needles and other stuff. Still, unbelievable views and great climbing. Climbing higher up was a 5.8 but the first couple of moves rated 5.10- because the rock was so damn slippery!

Wicked fun route, anyone can lead the second pitch, my grandma did, and she's like 103.