(09) Chimney Route  5.8+

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Type:  Trad, 3 pitches, 200 feet Consensus:  5.8+ [details] FA:  Submitted By:  JMayhew on Dec 10, 2006 You & This Route Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

BETA PHOTO: Highpoint to left of chimney is "Flyboys" rap

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Description 

Long "fun" chimney best climbed in 3 pitches.

1. Short layback leads to chimney. Scramble back to base of main system. (5.6)
2. Up chimney, that squeezes a bit in the middle, to huge ledge. (5.8+)
3. Short, overhanging layback re-enters chimney. Up to top. (5.8+)

Location 

Obvious chimney system on southeast corner described in approach.
Rap "Flyboys" with double ropes.

Protection 

"Standard backcountry rack" with a #4 Cam.