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Has anyone done True Grit (5.9) at Chimney Top? and if you have, do you know which dihedral it is, is the one on the right or the left as you approach the climb from the gulley?
I know someone that took a bad fall up there recently, just curious.
ALso does anyone know why Chimney Top is not listed in the Online Guidebook?
thanks

Chimney Top is closed to climbing. Too many dead tourists. It is however a great place to stargaze.

That bites. I was interested in doing the tunnel route someday.

Chimney Direct is pretty cool. Seemed a little sandbagged though. Always looked at Check Canopy but have never climbed it.

True Grit is right of the "Tunnel Route". Scramble up a gully to a ledge with a White Pine Tree. Climb the overhang to a ledge, then climb the dihedral over an overhang, last traverse right to easier climbing and gain the top.

It is only closed Memorial Day to Labor Day. They don't want you climbing under all of the tourons throwing bottles and cans off. That place is a junkyard down below.

Would it be a good idea for a group of climbers to clean up some of the trash down there? I have not been there but it might be a good thing. Even if it doesn't directly relate to a climbing wall or approach path.

I think Christian has a great idea! This time of year would be perfect, too... nice and cool, less leaves so we could actually see all the trash to be cleaned up. I'm perfectly happy to give a few hours. It's just a good thing to do for the environment. Also, being a local, I feel that this is "our" gorge, meaning I take pride in it and don't mind putting in some time and effort to keep it nice. The tourists may not care as much as we do since they don't live here... but this is my home.

questions... I've only gotten to the bottom by rappelling. Is there a way to hike in? We'll have to get the bags of trash out the same way I suppose.
...when is a good time? The first weekend of December? Then go climbing with hand warmers?

Let me know...

I will help too. i could probably bring others from over here. Does anyone have any beta on how to get down there or could maybe organize this. Someone from the coalition?

Rapping down is the only way I know of. Every time I did Tunnel we had to rap down and climb out. It really is a junkyard down there so it's gonna take quite a few bags to make a dent. Great idea, I can probably show you how to get down.

kclimb wrote:I've only gotten to the bottom by rappelling. Is there a way to hike in? We'll have to get the bags of trash out the same way I suppose.

Katie Brown... on your way down the approach trail, right before you reach the overlook, there is a shitty little path that leads to the base of the cliff on your right. It is a bit sketchy. I would assume rapping down is a safer alternative?

I believe Chimney Tops is open to climbing in the winter. If this is the case, Ray should add it to the online guide. I love spray...