Type: Trad, Alpine, 3 pitches
GPS: 48.78687, -116.71792
FA: Lehinger, Ellingwood 8-29-81
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Shared By: Scott Coldiron on Oct 12, 2016 · Updates
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An incredible splitter 3 pitch chimney.. You can't help but want to climb this when you see it, even if chimneys aren't your thing.

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On the left side of the West Face. You can't miss it.

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A fairly safe rack: 

doubles .4 .5 .75 

Single .3 

Tricams

Nuts

Alpine slings 

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West Face Lions Head. The Splitter/offwidth route is visible on the left, while the disputed catacombs route is out of sight, tucked behind the corner.
West Face Lions Head. The Splitter/offwidth rou…
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Catacombs
Catacombs
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FA Lehinger, Ellingwood 8/29/81 originally rated 5.6
FA Lehinger, Ellingwood 8/29/81 originally rate…
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Use caution on the jenga bocks!
Use caution on the jenga bocks!
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The birthing canal.
The birthing canal.
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The Catacombs
The Catacombs
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Catacombs (5.7): the obvious splitter chimney directly above the dude with red pack.
Catacombs (5.7): the obvious splitter chimney d…
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Triston Schwab
Climbed this route last fall. Such a cool route that wanders into the lions h…
Aug 19, 2023

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