Cinnamon Slab

 

 

5.6 ****

 

 

Trad Double Pitch

 

 

 

 

I'm sorry, but I never get tired of this climb, or any of the variations that go along with it.  From Ginger Snap to the Unknown 5.9 arete, this climb is just fun.  This was my first multi-pitch climb I ever did.  This was also my first trad lead.  On most weekends, you will wait in line to do either pitch of this climb. 

 

 

 

The crack is getting pretty well worn and grimy from all the sweaty arms and legs that cam themselves inside it.  It also sits right next to Karate Crack and has a host of alternate climbs, such as Ginger Snap, Cinnamon Toast, and an Unnamed Arete.

 

 

 

 

 

This was also my very first trad multi-pitch climb.  Dane and I did this one on a fantastic summer evening.  It was also his very first multi-pitch climb.

 

The best thing about this slab is that it is pretty fun every time you do it.  There are some great placements on this route.  It protects easily with a slight runout at the top if you don't have anything above a #4 Camalot.  I seem to bleed on this route an extra amount.  I bleed a lot on most routes as it is, scraping my knuckles and bashing my fingers.  My hands make me perpetually look like I have a six month old cat.