Horrible chimney route
5.8- YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 14 ZA VS 4c British
Avg: 2.2 from 5 votes
Type: | Sport, 20 ft (6 m) |
FA: | unknown |
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Shared By: | moss1956 on Aug 29, 2010 |
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Access Issue: Closed north of Chimney Rock.
Details
Climbing closed at Black Hawk Wall and between the Gunsight and Chimney Rock. This includes the bolted climb Saving Grace between the Gunsight and Chimney Rock and two bolted climbs on Black Hawk Wall called Wedding Bells and an unnamed route.
More info available at rockclimbing.com:
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More info available at rockclimbing.com:
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Description
This climb really has no redeeming value. It goes into a dirty chimney with lots of loose rocks for a few feet before it tops out at the anchors for Drillin' Hoes. If you decide to do it, count to ten and think about it some more. Eventually, the urge will pass.
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