Mechanical Reindeer was named for the mechanical bolts protecting the top part.

Climb the first part of

Snowplow of Destiny

to a hard to clip bolt.  Traverse left and climb the vertical to slightly overhung arête to a mildly exciting topout.  It is very sustained.

Mechanical Reindeer

Fatter Than Santa

Snowplow of Destiny

I reckon Santa could easily fit down this chimney unless he really lets himself go.

This is the obvious chimney in the center of the rock.  As you go deeper in the chimney, the climbing is easier and more secure but less fun.  Staying to the outside of the chimney is awesome, full body stemming.

Named for the mythical snowplow driver of Buena Vista who cruises the highways at top speed saving early morning mine commuters from head on deer collisions.

This is the crack/seam left of the chimney.  Starts with a bouldery move past a bulge then goes up a moderate crack to a fixed stopper.  The crux is the traverse right using a sweet mono and/or fancy stemming. Mantle onto a shelf then go up the slab to the top.

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Protection

Routes in Christmas Crag