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There was a thread made related to this about 10 years ago, but just wanted to see if there was anything new out there! Planning a trip in a few weeks. Below is the list I have with the ones I've heard mentioned so far. Would also appreciate recs on worthy chimney climbs as well. 5.8 - Squeeze Play (Sam's Throne) 5.9 - Diet Pepsi (Sam's Throne) 5.10a - Up your buttress (HCR) - Sounds like minimal offwidth, but the closest thing at that grade 5.10b - Cosmic Hippo (Valley of the Blind) 5.10c - In the Crack or on your back (HCR) 5.10d - Whiff of Dead Dog (Sam's Throne) 5.11 - ??? |
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Over the past few years, some new bolted chimneys have been put up. There's one on the Sex Boulder at Invasion that's 5.7ish, Chimney Sweep at Rock Creek is 5.8ish and Carhartts Recommended at Sam's is 5.9/10-. Other chimneys to add to your list would be The Whale (5.8) at Area 51, The Fisherman (5.9+) at Shepherd, Yocum's Chimney (5.9+) at Spy Rock and Little Big Man (5.10) at VOB. The only 5.11 off-widths I can think of off the top of my head are Flary Disappointed (5.11+) at Shepherd, I Fought Piranhas (5.11-) at HCR and The Big Easy (5.11) at Cave Creek. |
Chase Webb wrote: Awesome, thanks man |
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The fisherman is definitely more like 10a (gets 9+), feels pretty old-school and tough. That being said, shepherd is pretty much out of season already - has possibly some of the most sweaty, humid, buggy, and poison-ivy covered (worse than you imagine) conditions in the state. The lines are decent but it may not be worth it. Your best bet is probably sam's and hcr, the higher elevation stuff is where you'll find me this time of year |
