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** Pin Chimney - 5.8
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Description:
Start: From a flat boulder, below a prominent cave/ledge down low Boilder up the right side of the cave/roof, then traverse up and left to the base of the chimney. Proceed up the chimney to the top. Note: Look for an old fixed pin at the base of the chimney
Submitted by: jen_c on 2003-07-02
Views: 374
Route ID: 37632
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Red Point ascent by:
Cheeks flapping in the air
Great lead, must clip the piton for full effect. The chimney gets a little tight on the right side so head out left to get the full exposure.
Added: 2008-10-06
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by:
Enjoy the View
I should definitely have placed more gear on this. I got blinders after a piece pulled below the traverse. Regardless of that the climb protects really well and is a blast to do. One of the slightly longer climbs at Sandrock.
Added: 2008-01-14
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Bits of fun
The start was fun, but short. The traverse is more like walking than climbing. The chimney is fun, but short. Great view, though. If I climb it again I'll try a variation to spice it up a bit. Rappel from one of the better rappels on the Pinnacle.
Added: 2007-08-19
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | R |
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Top Rope ascent by:
This route is best on Saturdays!
Not really, it's great everyday. Flashed this route on TR but didn't feel too pumped at the end. I followed the crack near the beginning, I think it's rate 10b/c, and the chimney for me was fairly easy with a little back work. You can climb outside the chimney onto the face of the rock, but the chimney is good practice.. so stay in it! Pretend you're Santa Claus :)
Added: 2006-11-18
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Pin Chimney
This was a really fun and challenging onsight for me! The start was a little intimidating, but the gear is good, and I felt more at ease once I got to the traverse ledge. The chimney itself is a tight squeeze and has some committing moves, but again it's got pro where you need it. A very satisfying lead, deserves the two stars!
Witnessed by: Huong
Added: 2006-09-04
Added: 2006-09-04
