Hammer's information on Super Slab is dead on. We found out two things about it yesterday though:
(1) Pitches 1 and 2 link easily with a 60 meter rope (reasonable drag).
(2) Despite its popularity, pitch 1 still has some loose rock on it. Accidentally pulled off a 1X1 foot flake 2/3rds of the way up. Helmets are a real good idea.
Rather than rappel the route, a better option is to walk about 50 yards along the top of the pillar over to chains at the base of the 5.7 unprotectable slab for the walk-off option. A double-rope rappel takes you to the huge ledge at the top of P1 and you can rap to the ground from there. This way you're not rapping down on to a group trying to climb up.
rpc - Jan 31, 2005 12:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Route CommentHammer's information on Super Slab is dead on. We found out two things about it yesterday though:
(1) Pitches 1 and 2 link easily with a 60 meter rope (reasonable drag).
(2) Despite its popularity, pitch 1 still has some loose rock on it. Accidentally pulled off a 1X1 foot flake 2/3rds of the way up. Helmets are a real good idea.
cluck - Apr 2, 2007 3:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Better Descent OptionRather than rappel the route, a better option is to walk about 50 yards along the top of the pillar over to chains at the base of the 5.7 unprotectable slab for the walk-off option. A double-rope rappel takes you to the huge ledge at the top of P1 and you can rap to the ground from there. This way you're not rapping down on to a group trying to climb up.