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Chasm View Wall

Submitted By: Leo Paik on Sep 8, 2006
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst
Elevation: 13,000 feet
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Chasm View Wall.


Description 

This is one of the more sunny walls of Long's Peak and thus the rock season is longer. It is relatively short, so the commitment level is reduced; however, don't underestimate the wall, as folks have been benighted here crashing in on folks camped in the Boulder Field. It sports nearly 20 routes that are 4-7 pitches in length. In early season, there can be snow at the base of this wall.

Some of the more popular routes include: Babies R Us, 5.12a; Royal Flush, 5.11c; Red Wall, 5.10a, Middle Path, 5.11b; Directissima, 5.10a; & Martha, M3.

Descent is probably easiest along the Camel, class 3 to the R.


Getting There 

Most approach this area from Long's Area trailhead off CO Hwy 7. Hike up to Chasm Lake, 4.5 mi. Ascend scree/boulders to the base of this wall up & right past Chasm Lake.



Featured Route For Chasm View Wall
Beginning last pitch. Photo courtesy John Dickey. 2007

Directissima 5.10b  CO : RMNP - Rock : Chasm View Wall
A great three pitch on Chasm View Wall, NOT on the Diamond. A good training route for the more committing lines of the Diamond, takes significantly less time to approach and descend (depending on descent taken). Approach Mills Glacier but instead of climbing the North Chimney to Broadway continue North on the glacier. Scramble up easy grassy ledges to beneath the middle of Chasm View Wall. Continue up and right to the bottom of an obvious gra...[more]


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Richard Aschert on the 5.10+ start on the Red Wall.<br /><br />D'Antonio Collection

Richard Aschert on the 5.10+ start on the Red Wall...

Looking over and down on Chasm View from on the Diamond. Photo by Tony Bubb, 1996.

Looking over and down on Chasm View from on the Di...

Looking down the initial descent to reach the Sidewalk

BETA PHOTO: Looking down the initial descent to reach the Side...

Nice views of the Diamond on the approach here. Kateri soaks up some sun & the vista. Photo by Tony Bubb 7/08.

Nice views of the Diamond on the approach here. Ka...