Routes : North America : United States : California : Joshua Tree National Park : Hidden Valley Campground : Chimney Rock : West Face Overhang
PreviousWest Face Overhang - 5.7
Average Rating : 3.67 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (9)
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Description:
Be careful on this route! Near the top of the route is a right traverse underneath an overhang, and your rope will get stuck here!! It's probably not worth it! (el_capitan) Instead of traversing right near the top, can also go left and back to find a nice finger crack that leads to the top. Doing this will likely require breaking into two pitches to avoid rope drag.
Submitted by: baja_java on 2003-02-12
Last Modified: 2006-11-27
Views: 283
Route ID: 14129
9 Ascents Recorded
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| Safety Rating | G |
Second ascent by:
Old school Josh 5.7
Alison and I tied into one rope and followed Bill. This route seemed very old school and is not a walk-up per se. Chimney is slick and feels a little insecure, top-out is awkward, and descent is semi-scary!!
Added: 2010-01-20
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| Difficulty | 5.7 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by:
challenging for the grade
but isnt that what Jtree is all about? The friction traverse at the top will get your blood pumping... pretty awkward topout.... oh yeah the walk off descent is pretty fun too.
Added: 2008-10-05
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| Safety Rating | G |
n/a
Followed Chris(md from ny chris) on this route. The most insecure chimney I ever dealt with, even as a second, and I like chimneys! Fun once I survived, of course I loved the m/f'er - gave me something to think about. Chris belayed before the crouching traverse, thus avoiding the rope drag issue. The route is definitely worth it; only someone who got spanked would say otherwise. It has so much variety and thinking required. The last crack is awesome. For a .7, this line gives quite a workout.
Added: 2008-01-13
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Ascent Note
I got in the chimney backwards and had a tough time getting out. Finally figured it out, good fun indeed.
Witnessed by: Sean, Derrick
Added: 2004-11-20
Added: 2004-11-20
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Ascent Note
my first weekend of trad climbing this is an awsome climb,
Added: 2004-10-24
