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Radio Nowhere

5.5 PG13, Trad, 800 ft (242 m), 4 pitches, Grade IV,  Avg: 0 from 1 vote
FA: Bob Baribeau
Maine > j. The Maine Hi… > Katahdin > 01. Chimney Pond ("So…
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Description

Climb the most prominent ridge between the Armadillo and the Flatiron. Route begins on the wet slabs up and climbers right from the start of the armadillo, hugging the right side of the canyon until you can begin ascending the ridge.

The crux pitch follows the ridgeline over terrifying hollow rock. It can be climbed at 5.5, but expect to make harder moves to avoid loose rock. Don't bother placing gear, it won't hold you. Airy, exposed, vegatated.

Location

The most prominent ridgeline between the armadillo and flatiron.

Protection

Light alpine rock rack

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[Hide Comment] Definitely a Bob Baribeau climb from back in the day. I will see if I can dig out the official route name. This area is known as the Black Gullies Aug 3, 2016
Joel Ryan
Bishop, CA
  5.5 R
[Hide Comment] Looking back, this was more vertical bushwacking chossaneering than climbing. Look around for the Bob Baribeau beta that Ryan mentions. This is more of a trip report of my epic than beta for a route. Live and learn. Jul 14, 2022