Ding

Ding and Dong are a pair of steep, deep, intimidating, old school Wiggins chimneys. Both require exceptionally large gear and are rarely climbed. Ding is the burlier of the two.

Climb the left chimney to a chockstone ledge about 90 feet up. This pitch is the business. The chimney is not very featured, and there are few cheater holds. The climbing isn't terribly difficult, but it gets rowdy - physical and sustained. A #8 cam or equivalent is required here. You can walk it and occasionally place another piece along the way. We also used a #7 but felt that the climb would probably be safe enough without one.

From the chockstone belay, continue up the now easier chimney, veering left at the obvious decision point. Belay near the top of the formation, and then scramble off the backside.

Find the pair of striking, deep chimneys near the middle of the crag. You can't miss them. Ding is the left one.

Cams to BD #8 or equivalent.