Routes : North America : United States : California : Lake Tahoe : Sugarloaf : East Face : Harding's Chimney
Harding's Chimney - 5.8
Average Rating : 4.38 out of 5Route sequence (left to right):
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (9)
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Warren Harding, Jim Ohrenschall, 1954
Rock
PG13
3
cams: 1 ea .6-1", 2 ea 1.25-3" (9-10" optional)
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Description:
"This is a classic old-school route for three reasons: it takes an obvious line, involves some spooky chimney climbing, and was put up by Warren Harding. The first pitch is the psychological and physical crux and features 5.8 squeeze chimney with a 50-foot runout (can be protected with 9-10" pieces). The second and third pitches are much more moderate and well-protected. The third pitch has a brief section of 5.7 face before an easy gully to a notch. Belay here and then do a short tunnel-through to the west side. For an alternate finish, stay on the east side and take the intimidating 5.8 stemming finish (look for the bolt and move right). Walk off to descend." ~ McNamara
Submitted by: pierredestcroix on 2008-03-26
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Route ID: 79021
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Red Point ascent by: TheDullEnd on 2009-11-16
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taking lindsay out
first squeeze chimney
Added: 2009-11-16
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Safety Rating | PG13 |
Red Point ascent by: TheDullEnd on 2009-11-08
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good to know i can still climb
first lead after a year offs
Added: 2009-11-10
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by: retro67 on 2009-06-26
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Hardings Chimney
The 5.8 squeeze is stout and a wee bit runout.
Added: 2009-08-02
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: phewes on 2008-04-19
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Thanks Warren
Wow, really enjoyed this climb! The crux getting into the squeeze chimney was a little nervy, but the run out on the rest of it was not as bad as it sounded. Did an alternate traverse right at the top rather than through the tunnel which I have done before. The traverse was not difficult but it did up the exposure level. I was thinking of doing Pony Express but there were at least 2 parties on that one so came to Harding Chimney, I'm super glad I did.
Added: 2008-04-22
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Onsight ascent by: TheDullEnd on 2007-12-01
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good time
the scary hollow flake on p2 was more terrifying than the run on p1. the chimney isnt that bad, it's runout but you wont fall.
Added: 2007-12-02