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Flake Route, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Handle With Care T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Los Pollos Locos T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Southeast Buttress T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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West Face T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
| Type: | Trad, 700 ft (212 m), 7 pitches, Grade II |
| FA: | Fred Beckey and Hooman Aprin, 1971 |
| Page Views: | 11,892 total · 83/month |
| Shared By: | Limpingcrab DJ on Nov 28, 2012 |
| Admins: | Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Access Issue: Always check SEKI road conditions and peregrine closures
Details
Moro Rock (SEKI) and Chimney Rocks usually have nesting closures every year from April 1 to August 15.
As of April 2016, all routes are open to climbing.
Description
The route is mellow, exposed, and just plain fun. If you learn how to sling knobs with one hand it will make your day easier. The crux is probably the first pitch or two.
Start out by climbing the giant chimney/left facing corner and exit to the right when you get the chance. We missed the exit and climbed all the way out of the top. Once you're out of the chimney/corner climb up six awesome pitches on chickenheads and knobs! (Edit: I went back and climbed it again, there is definitely no 5.7 way to exit the initial "chimney" pitches to the right, despite what several older guidebooks say. You can either climb straight out through the roofs at the top, or go left around the roofs to a nice belay ledge and then move back right above the roof and continue up)
Location
Rappel off the north side like every other route. One short rap from the top, and then a long hanging rap to the base. Takes two ropes, and one might get snagged!
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