Routes : North America : United States : South Dakota : Custer State Park : Cathedral Spires : Spire 3 : International Chimney
International Chimney - 5.8
Average Rating : 4.50 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (7)
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Bring a standard rack. The 3rd pitch is very thin for gear, Aliens may work.
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Description:
International Chimeny is a classic route that shouldn't be missed. Start on the west side of Spire Three. Pitch 1 climbs up an easy chimney (class 4, easy class 5) between Obelisk and Spire Three. Continue this until at the base of the International Chimney. Pitch 2 climbs the obvious line. This isn't a chimney per se, in fact, no chimney moves are encountered. It is more of a detached flake from the main massive. Climb the large crystals to a belay at the top of the flake. From here, the original route must traverse further right, but most people go straight up the insipient crack/groove to the summit. This pitch is probably 5.8 and deserves an "s" (serious) because of the lack of pro and a nasty possible fall into the chimney. Climb with care to the easy, slabby finish.
Submitted by: renobdarb on 2003-03-17
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Route ID: 33704
7 Ascents Recorded
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Difficulty | 5.6 |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
Onsight ascent by: csproul on 2007-08-16
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unique climb
fun unique climb, but really more like 5.6
Added: 2007-08-16
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Second ascent by: peggy_r on 2007-07-14
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"five awkward"
definitely a good time! but one does seem to use actual chimneying skills...depends on the kind of chimneying you're used to, i guess ;) first pitch is a 5.5.
Added: 2007-08-01
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Difficulty | 5.6 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Second ascent by: BenC on 2007-08-01
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Woo Hoo
Not 5.8, 5.6 or so
Added: 2007-08-01
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Second ascent by: timothydonaghy on 2005-09-07
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NOLS trip
Led by NOLS instructor Jenn Pine. Seconded by myself, and third person up was Beth Cook of Evanston, IL
Added: 2007-05-01
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Red Point ascent by: angelaa on 2005-09-02
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Ascent Note
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Witnessed by: superflea, tradclimbinfool
Added: 2005-09-02
Added: 2005-09-02