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East Chimney

5.7, Trad, 2 pitches,  Avg: 1.7 from 7 votes
FA: unknown
California > Lake Tahoe > Highway 50 Corr… > Sugarloaf Area > Sugarloaf > E Face

Description

This climbs the obvious trough and chimney, then up to a belay beneath the big roof to the right of "Grand Illusion".
From here, climb up and right past some roofs (5.7), then up to the notch.

Protection

Pro to 4".

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View up first pitch of East Chimney
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From 2003 AINAM.
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Kevin Piarulli
Redmond, OR
 
[Hide Comment] Good fun adventure route to stay cool on a hot afternoon. Old-school 5.7 with cruxy chimneying, minor runouts, and tiptoeing around on moss, but solid rock overall. Single rack to #3 or #4 plus runners and enjoy! Aug 30, 2015