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D.D.D.

5.11a, Sport, Alpine, 90 ft (27 m),  Avg: 3.6 from 56 votes
FA: Dan Mulnar & Dave Tidwell, August 2000
California > Eastern Sierra > Mammoth Lakes Area > Lake George > Horseshoe Piles > Spring Wall

Description

Easy but unprotected slab gains the first bolt about 25 feet up, after which two more bolts of face lead up and left (crux) into the dihedral which requires a deft blend of stemming and face climbing. 

The climbing eases near the top and concludes with a short section of perfect hands - 2.5 inch piece optional.

Location

This is the striking left-facing corner system in the middle of the wall between Anger Management on the left and Fall Harvest on the right.

Protection

9 bolts, optional 2.5 inch cam

 Chain anchor 

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Stemming high up on D.D.D., 5.11a
[Hide Photo] Stemming high up on D.D.D., 5.11a
Main wall central Topo
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The fine corner of D.D.D., 5.11a
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Euan Cameron
Mammoth Lakes, CA
  5.11a
[Hide Comment] The corner looks easier than it really is. Getting established in the corner is definitely the crux, but its good all the way up. Jan 24, 2007
John Robinson
Elk Grove, ca
[Hide Comment] IMHO the top anchors need to be lowered considerably. Well protected Sep 28, 2010
kenr
 
[Hide Comment] We set up Top-Rope from the two-bolt top anchor. We reached that anchor by scrambing up around the Right (west) side of cliff. Glad we had approach shoes with sticky climbing rubber. The top area is fairly slopy, so be careful of slipping off (and careful not to dislodge loose rocks + dirt).

I found it pretty tricky to "get established" in the corner. But plenty of thoughtful strenuous moves above. Aug 3, 2015