Type: Trad, 200 ft (61 m), 2 pitches, Grade II
FA: Bill Duncan, Steve Stubblefield, Pat Peddy
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Shared By: Bill Duncan on Aug 14, 2006
Admins: Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC

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Description Suggest change

This route begins behind the huge flake that is leaning against the Bishop's left-hand side, to the left of the Bishop finger crack.

Start by climbing on to a large boulder wedged behind the flake, and then straight up the classic stemming chimney, clipping 3 bolts along the way. There is a small foot ledge on the flake that allows you to climb out to either side of the cap rock. A few easier face moves brings you to a nice ledge with 3 bombproof anchors. 5.9-R.

Next, climb out left to the arete (crux) and then pull right of a small roof to gain the south face of the Bishop. Wild exposure, excellent rock. The crux and the roof are well protected. Climb up the face to good belay anchors. 5.11+ crux, followed by sustained 5.10 face moves.
The top of the chimney is visible under the caprock. The north exit ledge is visible.

Location Suggest change

Walk into the chimney to the left of the Bishop's Finger Crack, and look up.

Protection Suggest change

Quickdraws and a couple of cams up to about #3 may come in handy.

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