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Donkey Show

5.10c/d, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 2 from 16 votes
FA: Dave Hatchett and Jeff McKitterick. 1993
California > Lake Tahoe > Truckee River C… > Big Chief Area > S Wall

Description

Donkey Show is the Right-most climb on the south wall of Big Chief. It starts on blocky overhung basalt, moves through a roof via cleaner basalt, then finishes on overhung well-featured basalt.

Protection

5 bolts to a 3 bolt anchor shared with Glass Eye (10c). Bring a sling for the 3rd bolt.

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Josh Lowy
Sacramento, CA
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] Surprised to see this as 5.10b on here. Though split by extremely good rest ledges, the mantle move and the sustained movement from the good ledge to the anchors felt tough.
Good climb, haven't climbed much at Big Chief to really compare it to anything. Jun 25, 2019