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Knucko's Pride of the North

5.11b, Sport, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 3.5 from 161 votes
FA: Mike Strassman, Scott Ayers
California > Eastern Sierra > Bishop Area > Owens River Gorge > Upper Gorge > Gorgeous Towers
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Description

A classic gorge endurance test that is just overhanging enough to deliver a tenacious pump all the way to the anchors.

Location

Center of the wall to the right of "C'mon Knucko."

Protection

9 bolts + anchors.

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Gorgeous Tower North West face topo
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A little rain never hurt anyone.<br>
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Photo by R. Walling
[Hide Photo] A little rain never hurt anyone. Photo by R. Walling
 Great sustained climbing that makes you think out the moves. A good rain to wash off the chalk would increase the grade by a letter. <br>
[Hide Photo] Great sustained climbing that makes you think out the moves. A good rain to wash off the chalk would increase the grade by a letter.

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[Hide Comment] Every route on this tower is a must do for 5.11 leaders! Mar 26, 2007
Euan Cameron
Mammoth Lakes, CA
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] Good moves through the crux then solid climbing after. Anytime you are feeling pumped a good rest can be had. May 8, 2011