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Diagonal Chockstone Chimney

5.4, Trad, 140 ft (42 m), 2 pitches,  Avg: 2.1 from 14 votes
FA: Jim Cunningham, Rich Leswing, 1982
New York > Adirondacks > B: Chapel Pond… > Beer Walls > Lower Beer Wall

Description

Scramble up the dirty, left slanting, right facing chimney to a ledge, belay here to avoid rope drag, then cruise up the corner above to a big ledge out left.

Location

The large chimney to the right of Turbocharge.

Protection

Lots of gear, but kind of shitty rock

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From the top, nice ambiance
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Diagonal Chockstone Chimney
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Ben Brotelho
Albany, NY
  5.4
[Hide Comment] Would make a fun mixed climb, I'd imagine! Feb 22, 2013
Jim Lawyer

 
[Hide Comment] The lower chimney is often used as an alternative to P1 of Pegasus, and is quite fun. The upper corner has been pruned and is pleasant. It's definitely better than it looks. It's also an excellent winter route with great protection. Jul 22, 2015