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West Chimney - 5.6

Average Rating = 3.50/5 Average Rating : 3.50 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 39
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (4)
Rock (Trad)
1
pro to big, gear anchor
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 4.00/5
  Rock Quality 4.00/5
  Scenery 4.00/5
  Fun Factor 3.50/5

Description:

Obvious chimney to the right of The Flake.

Descent Options:

Walk across top to rap chains atop North Overhang.

Submitted by: artm on 2002-03-19
Last Modified: 2007-02-20
Views: 214
Route ID: 14163

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4 Ascents Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty 5.6
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: blackwell on 2002-02-24 (View Climbing Log)

4 out of 5 stars cool chimney

somewhat awkward start, but great route

Added: 2008-02-24

Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: graniteboy on 2002-11-06 (View Climbing Log)

3 out of 5 stars soloed again

yes

Added: 2007-11-06

Ratings
  Difficulty
Onsight Onsight ascent by: sbclimber on 2003-10-17 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

Good way to get to the flake.

Witnessed by: Nick and Casey
Added: 2003-10-17

Ratings
  Difficulty
Onsight Onsight ascent by: kilgymrats on 2001-11-18 (View Climbing Log)

0 out of 5 stars Ascent Note

No comment

Added: 2001-11-18