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Wings

5.12c, Sport, 110 ft (33 m),  Avg: 4 from 4 votes
FA: Brandon Adams 2024
California > Eastern Sierra > Bishop Area > Owens River Gorge > Upper Gorge > Lower Elbow Room
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Description

Tackle a finger crack through a bulge to a stance. Step across the chasm to a jug and a handjam that allows access to the prominent right facing corner. 

Grow wings and power through the crux bulge to the exposed headwall up and left. Continue upwards with cool movement over great rock.

https://youtu.be/nOZEq-eGoZg?si=-FwITUQwEE0jtB3_

Location

Start just right of Slip N Slide

Protection

Bring one draw/sling for the first bolt, then clip 12 chain draws to an anchor

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Alex setting up to take flight
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Tom Herbert
  5.12c
[Hide Comment] This is an incredible line that looks 5.14 but goes at 5.12c. Kudos to Brandon for having the vision to climb this aesthetic line up the prow. As a bonus it has all fixed draws. Mar 29, 2024