This was a very run out route. i love run outs, they make you not fall.

Nat leading Qauker Oats 5.5 at Sven Slab in the McDowell Mountains.

Kaitlyn, age 4, a real doll and a little gecko- she literally ran up Quaker Oats, 5.5. Even punched out laps. Says Kaitlyn as she slaps the anchors- "I win!!" Too cute. Photo by Hillary Davis.

This is a pic of Sven Slab taken from the parking lot.

Cruising the easy Peaches and Cream. Crux down low leads to easy sailing.

Floating on a sea of granite. Where's the Ghoul?

Don't forget to stand on top of the small summit after completing this easy climb.

Bouldering on the easy Hawk Boulder below Sven Slab.

This is my first outdoor climb on the route Quaker Oats. It's part of Svens slab in the McDowell Mountains. (5.5)

Another Halloween pic posted a little late. Taken with a canon powershot a70. Added a little contrast to make it look creepier. Quaker Oats is a great moderate climb with excellent rock.

Climbing in the Mcdowell Mountains with the spirit of Halloween in mind.

Heading through the crux in waning light. A classic route with great holds and solid rock.

One of the many moderates on Sven Slab. This is a fun bolted slab with 3 or 4 bolts in 85' of climbing. A 60 meter rope will allow you to top rope all the routes on this slab. A two bolt 5.5 second pitch awaits for those that choose. Photo taken of Dale by Sheryl.

The route is called quaker oats and it is rated 5,5 it is a good 200 ft climb. my dad took photo without me knowing he was climbing up next to me on a top rope on the route next to it. while i was top roping my little brothers first climb he ever led. the climb is a great little day climb it is fun an easy great for beginnrs to led although it is a good stretch on the last bolt of the first pitch it is a two pitch climb.

In the picture is looks like there is very little to hold onto. It is not deceiving. Sven slab has mostly indents/dishes and a few crimps.

An easy 5.5 warm up. Crowded belay ledge since all climbs share same eybolt.

Top roping ego trip (5.7R). I would not have felt confident to lead this route, the run out is severe and there are multiple times where you could deck. But fun route on TR.