Death Block Chimney  5.7+ R

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Type:  Trad, 1 pitch, 80 feet Consensus:  5.6 [details] FA:  New Route:  Yes Submitted By:  neil chelton on Aug 4, 2012 You & This Route  |  Other Opinions (2) Your todo list: Your stars: Your rating: -none- [change] Your ticklist: [add new tick]

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Subject to Seasonal Closures MORE INFO >>> The following crags are typically closed 1 February to 31 July: The Goose Goose Eggs East Ridge Mars Block Nebel Horn Tower of the Moon Jamcrack Spire The Pyramid Incognito Crag Devil's Thumb Shadow Fax Isolation Rock Sunset Wall Devil's Wing (W. Face) The Matron Lost & Found The Sibling Toddler Rock Sphinx Medusa Details. In addition, Mallory Cave, Harmon Cave, and Seal View Cave are permanently closed to human use to reduce the chance of introducing white-nose syndrome. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment Flatirons Climbing Council Preserving climbing access in the Flatirons

Description 

Begin 100 feet right (downhill) of 'Rads For Rookies' beneath an imposing, flared chimney. Meander through 40 feet of poor quality choss, placing gear in unconsolidated, crumbly rock. Be careful not to dislodge the death-block as you pull crux moves into the flared chimney. Avoid the temptation to place protection behind this block as this will make the climb R-rated for your belayer. Squirm, grind, and stem up the surprisingly fun but largely unprotectable chimney for 40 feet to an enormous ledge.

Descend an easy ramp system to the right.

Protection 

Standard rack to 2 inches.

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BETA PHOTO: Death Block Chimney.