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Blind Ambition

Name: Blind Ambition
Rating: 2.6

5.11a YDS 6c French 22 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 22 ZA E3 5c British

Routes in Chimney Rock - East Face

L › R R › L A › Z

	Blind Ambition T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Camouflage T 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b PG13
	Flue, Right, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Flue, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Raven's Reach T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Tiptoe Past the Ranger TR 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad, 80 ft (24 m)
GPS:	34.01664, -116.16122
FA:	Bob Gaines & Alan Bartlett, October 1999
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Shared By:	Mike Morley on Apr 23, 2004
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

This fun route lies on the east face (backside) of Chimney Rock a short ways to the right of The Flue (5.8). It sports 4 good protection bolts with supplemental protection in a series of horizontal cracks.

Not to be confused with "Flue Right" (5.10b R/X).

Fun and delicate face climbing leads to a 2 bolt rap anchor (shared with The Flue).