OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Updated 25 May 2026, by JP.
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El Chapo
OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Grade
27
Length
18m
7
Quality
First ascent
John Palmer, 2023
Located on
- P1
- 27
- 18m
- 7
Starting at the top of steep gully, follow a series of pockets and edges to a committing move just below the 3rd bolt. Thereafter the holds get bigger as the bolts get further apart.
Comments
Attribution
Rock Deluxe North
UUID
2390a259-61e1-48ac-b1dd-ee88bda92b8b