took a hike up to chasm lake on saturday the 9th of june. took pics of the parties on the red wall.if this was you, and you would like the photos let me know and I'll get them to you.

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Still a lot of snow on broadway and the north chimney. Saturday would have been a beautiful diamond day, but getting there would have been a challenge, perhaps the reason why the diamond was void of climbers.

Chasm View Wall (Directisma) was awesome.

Wally

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Was Directissima wet at all or was it totally dry?

Hey Brent - the upper half of the last pitch was wet, certainly added some spice to the lead for my partner. Wasn't too bad - I would go back in the same conditions.

The rest of the line was dry.

Great memorable climb.

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Thanks for the info. A little wetness would make the last part of the headwall interesting for sure.
I need to get back up there and tussle w/ the OW/Chimney again.

Are there still three fixed BD#5's up there?

David - yeah, they are still in there, and won't be coming out unless someone goes up there with a crowbar and or a hack saw.

MP rack beta is good for this one. 1 C4 #4 camalot, 1 old style #3.5 camalot, and 2 C4 #3 camalots should have you well protected. If you don't have the #3.5, and you want ample protection, bring a second C4 #4. The 9+ rating for the OW is very old school. That pitch is hard!