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Ape Call

5.7 PG13, Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 3.2 from 13 votes
FA: unknown
Pennsylvania > S Central PA > Chickies Rock > Block

Description

The is the climb directly up the center of The Block above Riverview Ledge. I've led it 30-50 times over the last decade, I'm sure other people have done it, but I don't see it that often.

Location

Great gear. You can do this with a purple, red, and large yellow Camalot and one copper BD nut. Lots of options for additional pieces, but these are the keys. At the top there is a great crack to build your own anchor. You'll need long slings to get back over the edge though.

Protection

Start in the center of Riverview Ledge under the overhanging roof. Stick a purple Camalot in the well-worn horizontal crack at the lip of the roof. Start to the left and move up and across the overhanging face, sticking a red Camalot in another horizontal as you move up. Pull up and right around the roof and gain a large ledge at the right side of The Block. Place a small nut at eye level and put a long sling on it. Step way to the left on tiny ledges to gain the black vertical crack splitting the center of The Block. Climb straight up on bomber jugs. Gear everywhere. Have fun!

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This is Lindsey climbing Ape Call, 9 months pregnant.
[Hide Photo] This is Lindsey climbing Ape Call, 9 months pregnant.
This is the start of Ape Call. You start in the center of Riverview Ledge and climb straight up through overhangs to the summit block. It's a short but exciting climb and you can combine it with a climb on the Main Wall below for one long pitch.
[Hide Photo] This is the start of Ape Call. You start in the center of Riverview Ledge and climb straight up through overhangs to the summit block. It's a short but exciting climb and you can combine it with a…

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Stephen Montgomery
Washington DC
 
[Hide Comment] I really liked this route. I found gear the whole way, including the great nut mentioned in the description. The position is fantastic. May 9, 2022