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West Chimney - 5.7

Average Rating = 3.60/5 Average Rating : 3.60 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
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Standard Rack with some extra wide gear if you are climbing near your limit.
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.5
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 3.50/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 4.00/5

Description:

Pitch 1-This route begins by climbing the first 50 feet of Blind Faith. When the fist crack starts to steepen angle out right following obvious holds, but beware of loose rock. Belay on a good sized, but not huge ledge. Pitch 2-Climb the right facing dihedral until it is possible to traverse right (look for a fixed pin) back to Blind Faith. Continue up the chimney to the summit.

Submitted by: wigglestick on 2002-05-13
Views: 1480
Route ID: 17127

Ascent Note:

Ratings
  Difficulty 5.7
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Top Rope Top Rope ascent by: jtjhnsn on 2008-06-06 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars west chimney on the bastille

very versatile route. Cracks, slab, chimney, roofs...everything. Stupid birds attacked me and felt like I was gonna die. Don't piss off the birds! Which, apparently just sitting there doing nothing is enough for them to attack. When you get to the crux move, where to fixed bolt is, traverse using your hands. Don't try to walk, just won't happen.

Added: 2008-06-06