Chasm View Wall Rock Climbing
Elevation: | 13,000 ft | 3,962 m |
GPS: |
40.25767, -105.61491 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Leo Paik on Sep 8, 2006 · Updates | |
Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
For additional information about raptor closures, please visit the Rocky Mountain National Parks area closures website.
General NPS climbing regulations for RMNP posted here.
Description
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
Getting Down - Chasm View Rappels
Per Kurtz: the Chasm View Rappels start near the base of the Cable Route where the ridge that runs from Mt. Lady Washington meets the far right edge of The Diamond. The two bolt anchor and chain station is on the northeast face of a 5' tall rectangular block, right at the edge. You need two 60m ropes.
The first rappel is about 150' straight down. The rap station is on a good ledge and is easy to spot.
The second rappel is also about 150'. Stay climber's left, out of the chimney that is full of loose rock. It's a good idea to saddlebag your ropes. As of Aug. 2024, there are two rap stations. You'll probably spot the gear & tat station first, but look about 20' right and slightly higher to locate a better two bolt anchor and chain station.
The third rappel to the Broadway Ledge felt a bit longer than the advertised 150'. It's lower angle and you will encounter a terrifying amount of loose rock. Exercise extreme caution. Saddlebag your ropes. Use all of your rope to reach the best landing spot. Clear the landing zone to avoid the rocks your partner will knock off. The BW Ledge is incredibly loose in this area, so tread carefully.
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