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Peak Mountain 3

Laid-Back Groove

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Description

Start on a short, layback move (or two) on a boulder. There is a cramped stance on top of this boulder, which is at the shallow groove/dent in the short headwall leading to upper slab. Plug some protection to the left of the groove, and pull through this small roof (crux). There are some crimpers and a (reachy) crack to get you through this section. Be careful of a sloping ledge fall that may spit you into the talus. Stay to the right of the groove, and follow the left-slanting crack to the highest rail on top of the Overlook Slab. Find easy climbing and bomber protection on the upper slab. You can toprope this from the old railing posts on top of the Overlook, but I would recommend backing up with a tree or some gear.

Location

It is in the middle tier on the right side of the Overlook Slab. Start beneath the very distinguished, right-facing corner of "Bottomless Contact". Look for the short, layback start on a boulder and the shallow groove/dent at the short headwall leading to the slab.

Protection

Trad with nothing bigger than 2". A BD #0.5 works for the crux. Tricams and nuts can be used on the upper slab. A top rope anchor can also be set at the highest railing post at the Overlook (back this up with a tree or gear).