Though not liked by everybody, Stinkzig has a little of everything and
therefore is a great introduction to Vedauwoo climbing. The first pitch
starts off in a tight squeeze chimney which leads to a combination of crack
and face climbing. Pitch two follows wide cracks upward to a large ledge.
From there one must move around the back of the large boulders resting on
top. A brave step across the very deep Baldwin's Chimney puts you on the
Parabolic Slab which is ascended to it's upper lip. After taking in the
incredible views, a long, largely free-hanging rappel returns one to the
ground. (In case you didn't notice, rolling your mouse over the image
will reveal the rock behind all my scribbling.)
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