International Chimney
5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British R
Avg: 3.5 from 62 votes
Type: | Trad, 250 ft (76 m), 3 pitches |
FA: | Hans Wehrli, Bill Briggs, Joan Griffin |
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Shared By: | Peter Gram on Jul 2, 2002 |
Admins: | Peter Gram, Greg Parker, Mikel Madsen, Mark Rafferty |
Description
International Chimney is a classic route that shouldn't be missed. Start on the west side of Spire Three.
Pitch 1 (4th Class): climbs up an easy chimney between Obelisk and Spire Three. Continue this until at the base of the International Chimney.
Pitch 2 (5.6): Climbs up the obvious chimney/gully feature. Climb the large crystals to a belay at the top of the flake. Bolted Anchor.
Pitch 3 (5.7): From the belay traverse further right through a small "hallway" to its end and stem up to reach the step across to the obvious off-width (crux). After off-width continue up low angled slab to a bolted anchor.
Decent: 2 double rope rappels to ground. Rappel to the top of pitch 2 anchors in chimney for first rappel.
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