Chouinards Climbing
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Elevation: | 8,642 ft | 2,634 m |
GPS: |
37.94147, -119.22525 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Page Views: | 15,302 total · 72/month | |
Shared By: | Chad Umbel on Jun 6, 2007 · Updates | |
Admins: | Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
This little crag probably has the most reliable water ice in the state, and it's got the crowds to prove it. When the ice is fat and everyone is polite as many as 8 ropes could be set up. 6 sets of bolted anchors exist at the top of the cliff, some of which get covered in ice some years. Accessing any of these anchors from the top involves exposed icy terrain. All of them can be rapped to, though you might have to rig your own anchor to do so.
All anchors above the main ice flow (left of the Tree Route) are over 30m up. That is to say, they require at least 70m of rope if you want to top rope. In low snow years plan on extending your anchor or having more rope.
All anchors above the main ice flow (left of the Tree Route) are over 30m up. That is to say, they require at least 70m of rope if you want to top rope. In low snow years plan on extending your anchor or having more rope.
Classic Climbing Routes at Chouinards
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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