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Howard's Slab - 5.8

Average Rating = 4.33/5 Average Rating : 4.33 out of 5
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Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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To 3",1 bolt; Easy downclimb S to the base of this side of the crag, then back downhill
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.67/5
  Rock Quality 4.67/5
  Scenery 4.33/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

The route is West up along the South-facing side of the Reflector Oven Crag, left around the corner and uphill from 'Obstical Illusion'. Head up slabs, going right around a couple of corners (cracks for pro in this section). The bolt protects the highest slab.

Submitted by: virginiapine on 2006-05-25
Last Modified: 2007-07-07
Views: 1988
Route ID: 52345

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Second Second ascent by: pckornwolf on 2006-12-10 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars Go Patty!

Hard not to have fun on this one!

Added: 2006-12-11

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: patioogden on 2006-12-10 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Howard's Slab

Loved this climb! Had so many styles...finger crack, layback, slab. Highly recommended!

Added: 2006-12-11

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.8
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: virginiapine on 2000-10-01 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars Worthy route.

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Added: 2000-10-01