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Routes: North America: Canada: Alberta: Kananaskis Country: Wasootch Slabs: A Slab

A1 - The Eggplant That Ate Chicago Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.9
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: RunOuts on 2011-09-10 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Fun start then easy

The crux is pretty much right off the ground. Lots of trees around to make spotting a little tricky. Not the best route but its still fun.

Added: 2011-09-16

Routes: North America: Canada: Alberta: Jasper: Hidden Valley: Main South Wall

Sword of Damocles Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: RunOuts on 2011-08-20 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Needs a wrench and a little gardening

Climbed this with a buddy as his first multipitch. First pitch was fine, easy scrambling to the start with lots of options for pro placements. I thought the pins would follow the corner more but they are sort of along the face, its a fun first pitch. Second and third pitches are shorter and have short 5.6 cruxes. On the third pitch we found a bolt so loose the nut could be removed by hand, somebody should take a wrench up there and tighten them down. There are also some larger loose blocks on the right side of the climb which are looming. Next time I'll probably knock those off.

Its one of the better multipitches in the valley, lots of pins but you still want to carry some trad gear to back them up, they're pretty old. We shortroped the last section above the third belay station to the top, from there it's a quick walk off the the climber's right.

Added: 2011-08-22

Routes: North America: Canada: Alberta: Jasper: Hidden Valley: Crescent Slab

This Bolts For You Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: RunOuts on 2011-07-31 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Fun route very well protected

Good climb, start right next to a big tree. Avoid getting sucked right, which is easier but not the right route.

Added: 2011-08-02

Routes: North America: Canada: Alberta: Jasper: Hidden Valley: Main South Wall

Bullethead Buttress Average Rating = 0.00/5 Average Rating : 0.00/5

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: RunOuts on 2011-07-31 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars Lots of bolts and pins, practically a sport climb.

Good climb to take beginners on, never felt like 5.6, probably lower grade than that. I use a small TCU and a large nut on the first pitch, after that I didn't touch my rack. TCU was close to ground and mostly to keep the rope running straight, the nut placement looked popular because the crack was well cleaned. You could climb this with just draws. Second and third pitches can be run together. I didn't clip anything on the third pitch, I barely used my hands. Nice big ledge at the top for lunch, and nice views.

Added: 2011-08-02