Tongue and Groove
5.10c trad · 2 pitches · 300 ft · ★★★★
Route 4 of 5 from left to right on Slippery Buttress, with Slippermen on its left and The Undertone on its right. Slippery Buttress has 5 routes, from 5.5 to 5.10d; 1 is harder.
First ascent: Unknown.
Description
A great pitch of low-angle face and slab climbing followed by an enjoyable and easier corner pitch. Begin dead center on the wall.
Protection
A single set of cams from tiny (Purple C3 or Black Alien) to #1 Camalot. Aliens or other flexible small cams are ideal. Wires. No RP's needed. Draws. An 80m rope or two ropes.
Access
The 13-mile Scenic Drive requires a timed-entry reservation October to May and has seasonal gate hours. Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain sit outside the Scenic Drive and need no reservation.
Wet rock: Aztec sandstone loses much of its strength when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt, or holds break off and routes are permanently damaged.
More routes on Slippery Buttress
- Slippermen 5.10b
- The Undertone 5.10d
- Slip of the Arrow 5.7+
- Burn Your Feelings 5.5