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Fabulous Groupies

5.9+, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 244 votes
FA: Gary Beil and John Johnson (1997)
W Virginia > New River Gorge… > Summersville (G… > Summersville La… > Orange Oswald Wall

Description

Climb the nice face past a couple bulges to the bolted anchor. Not a bad face climb.

Location

On the very left edge of the Orange Oswald Wall (actually on the face next to Orange Oswald proper), just where the trail descends to Orange Oswald and left of the ledge where Hippie Dreams begins.

Protection

6 bolts + 2-bolt anchor.

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Fabulous Groupies 5.9+ on L. Hippie Dreams 5.7 on R.
[Hide Photo] Fabulous Groupies 5.9+ on L. Hippie Dreams 5.7 on R.
Andrew leading the crux
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Laurent
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Dan Africk
Brooklyn, New York
  5.8+
[Hide Comment] Very fun climb! Most of the route is very easy, around 5.6. The crux is definitely harder, but my partner and I both agree it's definitely not a 5.9+ (I followed). Maybe 5.8+, if not easier. May 6, 2015
Jesus Crimpin Christ
Phx
[Hide Comment] one of the hardest starts to a 5.9 I've ever done Oct 2, 2017