Type: | Boulder, Alpine, 13 ft (4 m) |
FA: | unknown |
Page Views: | 5 total · 2/month |
Shared By: | Andrew Carlone on Oct 2, 2024 |
Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
Chalk is unsightly to non-climbers. Please avoid chalking up boulder problems that are visible from the Chicago Lakes Trail, & in general, keep chalk use to a minimum. Brush all tick marks off after every session. Use containers that prevent chalk spills & if you do spill, clean it up.
Stashing crash pads is forbidden by the USFS. Pads will be confiscated.
Noise: this is a Wilderness area that is enjoyed by many, mostly non-climbers. The last thing passing hikers want to hear are f-bombs, iPod speakers, grunting, etc. In fact, most other CLIMBERS don't want to hear any of these things either. The easiest way for us to lose access is to elicit complaints from other user groups.
Dogs must be leashed at all times, they scare wildlife. Obviously, clean up after your dog.
Remember we are guests in this area. Be respectful of other users & the USFS Rangers that manage this area.
Description
Begin with a crouched start as for Champagne Left/Champagne Right with your left hand on the arete, your right hand on a low edge, and your feet on the big ledge. Stand up into the undercling, and cross into to the holds by your chest. Bump to the large edge in the center of the boulder. Rather than dropping down to the rail as for the right variation, throw your foot high, and mantel up on the good hold to reach for the top!
This was my favorite way to the top of the 3 variations - it feels more natural, and it goes to the tallest point. The mantel will probably feel reachy for a shorter climber, but at 5'8", I could reach without too much trouble.
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