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The Layback

5.9+, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),  Avg: 2.6 from 128 votes
FA: Hobart Parks, Rick Skidmore 1978
W Virginia > New River Gorge… > New River Gorge… > Bridge Area > 2 Bridge Buttress
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Description

Low but protectable crux with the namesake move. Pretty tame afterwards.

Location

Obvious right facing corner just past Angel's Arete and the big chimney/corner of Penalty Situation.

Protection

Up to fist size. Bolted anchor.

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Leading up Layback 5.9+.
[Hide Photo] Leading up Layback 5.9+.
Scott climbing Layback, April 2008
[Hide Photo] Scott climbing Layback, April 2008
Justin giving the route its name on the polished crux
[Hide Photo] Justin giving the route its name on the polished crux
Layback 5.9+
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Layback 5.9+
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Layback 5.9+
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roger eyeing up the crux on TP. the stone is very polished for 8ft or so.
[Hide Photo] roger eyeing up the crux on TP. the stone is very polished for 8ft or so.
Layback 5.9+
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Ed Wade
Hermann, MO
 
[Hide Comment] A one move wonder but a polished and slippery lie back that will get your attention. Justifiably upgraded a little over the years. Oct 28, 2015
Keith Leary
Paris, FR
 
[Hide Comment] Just the crux.
youtube.com/watch?v=scxf9_I… Apr 12, 2022