This is the left-most route on Chimney Rock. Start in small corner near west end of Chimney Rock. Presently, it is necessary to climb over a small tree to get on the starting moves.
Start up low angle slab and walk right into big left-facing corner. Climb up dihedrals to large overhang/roof with good hands. Exposed traverse leads right under roof on huge hands. Exit this traverse up and right, and climb around corner on more jugs. Low angle offwidth leads up 15 feet to anchors.
super fun with awesome pro. Bring a biggish piece for the top. Awkward stance for two at the top. I bypassed the tree at the bottom on the right and traversed left soon afterwards.
This climb rocks!!! A great solid 5.7 lead. I'll admit that the route does not look that aesthetic but the climbing is great. Lots of committing moves. Cool Stemming. The traverse is wild. And there are enough holds at the top that you don't really jam the wide crack. Nice warm up for the two 5.9's to the right.
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