Chockstone Chimney

Features along the Grand Teton's Central Rib
The Needle's Chockstone Chimney (X - above) is located at the western aspect of the Needle.









Approach



OS Couloir is the main drainage


View from the Central Rib's Bench






View from the bottom


Many many variations.

We just go straight up and down the chimney if no one else is around.








The chimney often has loose rocks.







Variation to avoid the bottom of the chimney



Taking a lower exit




The small ledge is a popular exit




Icy snow can make this area a very dangerous place

This is probably a fall snow storm.
































Variations near Briggs' Slab
































 Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg

 


































































Enjoy Safe Climbing