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U Slot - 5.7 popular
Average Rating : 3.97 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 2
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (62)
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Description:
A fun route and great way to access the tree ledge. Climb up the face with some pro, place some bomber gear in the roof, pull through the U-slot and run it out to the top.
Submitted by: sketch on 2006-06-12
Last Modified: 2011-12-12
Views: 3286
Route ID: 27290
62 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by:
Fun Trad lead
Very fun route. scary if its wet when you step over the block
Added: 2015-03-23
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Red Point ascent by:
Beautiful Day to Climb
Been a little while and it was such a nice day. Took the line above the arete and hit the slab as quickly as possible. Didn't bother much with pro, used two .75 C4s for the entire stretch. More could be used if you feel the need. Always a good little warmup.
Added: 2014-10-05
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Casual Climb
I just wanted to introduce a friend's son to climbing at Stone and we climbed this first. I chose the unnamed line to the left of U-Slot and climbed straight up through the v- notch in the overlap. He climbed without any difficulty other than being a little short for the move up through the notch. Nice to be back at Stone.
Added: 2013-12-01
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
| Exposure |  |
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More Practice
I hate having to list this route under U Slot but it is not listed as a route anywhere, even though it has its own line. It is between the Block Route and U Slot and heads up to the overlap at the v shaped notch and on up to the tree ledge. The only protection is a placement at the midpoint and again at the overlap. Other than the fact that it is quite easy, I recommend giving it a try. The move through the v-notch is much easier than it looks.
Added: 2013-08-24
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| Difficulty | 5.6 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Practice
We are practicing for something that is coming up and this is one of six single pitch climbs I lead today. I took the standard line on top of the arete and climbed through the overlap directly to the belay rings above. I used a single cam near the top of the arete and one just under the overlap and ran out the rest. From the top of the arete to the overlap, I only use the slab. I do not move left into the shallow crack as that makes it too easy. This is another excellent beginner route.
Added: 2013-08-24
