Super Soul Slab offers an engaging playground for climbers eager to sharpen their slab climbing technique within the heart of California’s San Bernardino Mountains. Situated on the Lower Tier’s left segment, this route presents three pitches of steadily building challenge on sculpted rock that demands balance, precision, and focus. The slab starts with a steep introduction — a sustained 5.7 pitch featuring a tricky bulge that rewards climbers who stay right, making every movement deliberate and deliberate. Here, foot placements become conversations with the stone, the rock’s subtle textures pressing against your shoes, nudging your weight forward. Holding on is less about brute strength and more about reading the rock’s quiet signals.

As you clip into the second pitch, the rock transitions into a crisp face peppered with clean bolts and numerous line options. Rated 5.8, this pitch flows into a comfortable belay ledge, framed by two 2-bolt anchors where you catch your breath and gather your thoughts. Climbers who want to experience a continuous push can link pitches one and two, cruising 155 feet of slab that rewards steady footwork and mental stamina. The exposure here is moderate but enough to trigger focus, as the rock’s smooth surface seems to lean out below, demanding attention to detail.

The final pitch steps up the challenge to 5.9, climbing right of an arching dihedral. The moves become more technical and sustained, culminating in a crux near the top that tests both balance and confidence. The face feels alive under your palms, each hold inviting a calculated reach, a weight shift that ripples through your core. Anchors are bolted, with familiar chains to the right serving neighboring routes, and a safe ledge awaits above for a secure belay or a possible transition onto nearby climbs like "I Can't Remember" or "Call it What You Want." The presence of a fixed line here points to plentiful scrambling and linking options across the Lower Tier, making Super Soul Slab not only an isolated challenge but a gateway to further exploration.

Protection is straightforward — fully bolted with 26 draws recommended to cover every quickdraw needed for a 60m rope. The route’s configuration emphasizes clean climbing with minimal gear fuss, encouraging climbers to focus on technique and flow. The approach is accessible, slipping into the heart of Highway 38 Crags, where the San Bernardino Mountains offer a forested, rocky landscape alive with whispering pines and the occasional shout of wildlife.

Timing your climb is best in cooler months or early morning hours in warmer seasons when the granite slabs hold a pleasant temperature and the sun casts long shadows down the face. Footwear with sticky rubber is essential to negotiate the slick slab moves, while hydration and a measured pace will help maintain energy throughout the multi-pitch experience.

Super Soul Slab is a fine introduction to slab climbing in Southern California — approachable yet demanding enough to push your skills and leave you with a sense of quiet accomplishment. Whether you’re practicing balance or looking to link multiple pitches in concert with neighboring climbs, this route patiently awaits those ready to engage with its smooth stone and steady challenge.