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Weenie Route

5.4 PG13, Trad, 100 ft (30 m), 2 pitches, Grade III,  Avg: 2 from 1 vote
FA: unknown
New Hampshire > WM: Pinkham / P… > 13. Mt Jefferso… > 5th Flatiron

Description

This route ascends a low angle slab with many moss-filled cracks up the middle of the 5th flatiron.

P1. Climb the initial slab from your choice of cracks. Easiest right but also blockiest/looser. Once you reach a large ledge, build a belay w/ gear (60ft)

P2. Step right off the belay and climb a small mossy chimney. Top out the cliff and sling a large boulder about 20ft back from the ledge for the anchor. Watch for loose blocks (40ft)

Descent: Rock hop a short distance up to the Cornice Trail and either summit Mt. Jefferson or take your choice of trail down

Location

Go into the small corner between 4th and 5th flatirons

Protection

Light rack, alpine draws

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Griff topping out FA of the Weenie Route
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