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This is the "chimney" section that CAN go at 5.3 if you climb the face that Sally's on, or 4th class if you ascend the chimney-proper. Again, this feature can be avoided. Just look around.
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Ashley Gann on Kelso Ridge.
dustin on the kelso ridge
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William McGehee
Jul 18, 2005
“This is the "chimney" section that CAN go at 5.3 if you climb the face that Sally's on, or 4th class if you ascend the chimney-proper. Again, this feature can be avoided. Just look around.”  

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The 45-MPH wind gusts on this section knocked me over multiple times!
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