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Bell Bottom Blues 

5.10+

   

FA: Ben Folsom Oct. 1999
New Route: Yes
Type: Trad
Consensus: 5.10+ [details]
Length: 1 pitch, 70 feet
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Submitted By: Ben Folsom on Nov 19, 2007


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Ben climbing the roof/bombay chimney on the first ...


Description 

Climb a nice handcrack in the cave formed by a large boulder leaning against the wall. At the top of the handcrack, climb a roof/bombay chimney to the lip then over the lip to a single bolt anchor above.


Location 

This route is located behind a large boulder leaning against the wall just left of Ladies of the 80's.


Protection 

A set of cams, including larger sizes. (Rope drag can be a problem above the lip.)



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At the lip of Bell Bottom Blues after the 15 foot bombay chimney roof.

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Bell Bottom Blues climbs a perfect handcrack in the back of the cave then chimneys out the 15 foot roof to a ledge above the lip.

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By Ben Folsom
Nov 19, 2007

I will try to get back down there soon (possibly this coming weekend) to replace the anchor and make it worth doing.

By Ben Folsom
Nov 26, 2007

I went back this last weekend, 11/25/07 and replaced the anchor on this climb, and it is in a better spot. This is a great chimney route, pretty unique and good climbing. Beware of rope drag above the lip.