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Coyote Daze

5.11a, Trad, 150 ft (45 m),  Avg: 3.5 from 2 votes
FA: Will Alford, Garry Blevins, 2023
Virginia > Shenandoah & NW… > Shenandoah NP > Old Rag > Eagle's Gift

Description

Climb the start of The Eagle’s Gift to the small ledge just after the first bolt. From here, move up and right past the second bolt on thin edges towards the blunt arête. Continue up the arête, following the bolts to a slabby headwall and a difficult crux. Keep it together after the crux through the last 30 feet of unprotected, but easier 5.7 terrain. Finish at the shared bolt anchor on the boulder at the top. Walk off climber’s right.

Location

Located on the right side of The Eagle’s Gift formation. This route shares a start with the route The Eagle’s Gift.

Protection

7 bolts .3-.75, stoppers, tri-cams, bolt anchor

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Joel making moves!
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Joel with the onsight second ascent of Coyote Daze
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Will Alford
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] Unfortunately, this route didn’t make the new guidebook, but it is definitely worth a trip over here to climb! I’d consider it one of the better slab routes at Old Rag, on par with The Eagle’s Gift and Pincer Perfect. Jan 13, 2024
Mike J the Second
Gaithersburg, MD
[Hide Comment] Nicely done, guys! Curious which new guidebook are you referring to? Jan 13, 2024
Will Alford
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] The new Old Rag guidebook! You can order it from Sharp End.

stores.sharpendbooks.com/ol… Jan 13, 2024
Mike J the Second
Gaithersburg, MD
[Hide Comment] Oh, man. Very exciting. Glad I asked! See you up there :) Jan 14, 2024