Mountain Project Logo
To save paper & ink, use the [Hide] controls next to photos and comments so you only print what you need.

Bender

5.11b, Sport,  Avg: 2.7 from 18 votes
FA: Marty Lewis, Mike Cann
California > Eastern Sierra > Bishop Area > Owens River Gorge > Inner Gorge > Staying Power Towers
Warning Access Issue: Bridges Out! IMPORTANT LADWP NEGOTIATIONS!! DetailsDrop down

Description

Technical vertical face leads to a traverse right along a roof, then climb more face. Left-hand variation is called Optimator .11c

Location

Left of Members Only

Protection

9 bolts to mussy anchor

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Rick Ziegler
Bishop, CA
 
[Hide Comment] There is a 6 bolt extension to this, that heads up and left from the first anchor, then pulls a roof. A few long draws on Bender help a lot. 35m. Nov 23, 2018