Death Block Chimney
5.7+ YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British R
| Type: | Trad, 80 ft (24 m) |
| GPS: | 39.9662, -105.2906 |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 1,012 total · 6/month |
| Shared By: | neil chelton on Aug 4, 2012 |
| Admins: | Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC |
See: bouldercolorado.gov/service….
Click here for the trail closures. Some are M-F, some are 24/7. These impact the Bear Canyon/Fern Canyon regions primarily:
flatironsclimbing.org/tempo…
Click here bouldercolorado.gov/service… for the latest in raptor closures.
Description
Begin 100 feet right (downhill) of 'Rads For Rookies' beneath an imposing, flared chimney. Meander through 40 feet of poor quality choss, placing gear in unconsolidated, crumbly rock. Be careful not to dislodge the death-block as you pull crux moves into the flared chimney. Avoid the temptation to place protection behind this block as this will make the climb R-rated for your belayer. Squirm, grind, and stem up the surprisingly fun but largely unprotectable chimney for 40 feet to an enormous ledge.
Descend an easy ramp system to the right.



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