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Chapalot
5.11+ YDS 7a French 24 Ewbanks VIII UIAA 24 ZA E4 6a British
Avg: 3 from 4 votes
Type: | Sport, 85 ft (26 m) |
FA: | Mike Witt & Scott Ayers (1996) |
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Shared By: | Hendrixson on Jul 20, 2014 |
Admins: | adrian montaƱo, Greg Opland, Brian Boyd, JJ Schlick, Kemper Brightman, Luke Bertelsen |
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Access Issue: Potentially unavailable to climbing February through July if raptors are breeding here.
Details
This area is historically used by nesting falcons, hawks, owls or other raptors. Breeding season varies but is roughly February through July. Nesting raptors are protected by law.
If you aren't sure if raptors are breeding here, then listen and watch for defensive behavior such as screeching or diving (links to info). If raptors are breeding in this area please climb somewhere else and let other climbers know.
Pressures on wildlife can be immense and are multiplied by effects of climate change and pollutants. Choosing to climb away from nest sites reduces unnecessary stresses to the birds. Give these animals a chance to thrive.
More info here: theclimbershome.org/breedin…
If you aren't sure if raptors are breeding here, then listen and watch for defensive behavior such as screeching or diving (links to info). If raptors are breeding in this area please climb somewhere else and let other climbers know.
Pressures on wildlife can be immense and are multiplied by effects of climate change and pollutants. Choosing to climb away from nest sites reduces unnecessary stresses to the birds. Give these animals a chance to thrive.
More info here: theclimbershome.org/breedin…
Description
Chimney from the narrow slot to obtain the detached outcropping or simply walk around to start ten feet above. Commit to the the face, minding the gap, to reach the first bolt. Tenuous face climbing leads into a right-facing weakness, which is followed by a brief section of easier climbing. Smear on down-turned crystals while clawing for edges to overcome the second crux. Upon reaching a grungy looking pillar trend right, clipping two bolts, before finishing up the arete.
Chapalot is recommended for those who enjoy thin face. The rock prior to the arete is absolutely stellar; the rock on the arete is actually better than it appears. The bottom half of this route is sustained and delicate while the upper half has nice exposure.
Upon reaching the chains one can probably continue up by working behind the large pillar that Fort Stress ascends. From here one can join numerous other routes.
Chapalot is recommended for those who enjoy thin face. The rock prior to the arete is absolutely stellar; the rock on the arete is actually better than it appears. The bottom half of this route is sustained and delicate while the upper half has nice exposure.
Upon reaching the chains one can probably continue up by working behind the large pillar that Fort Stress ascends. From here one can join numerous other routes.
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