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Leap of Faith
5.13c,
Sport, 50 ft (15 m),
Avg: 3 from 3
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FA: Matt Behrens
W Virginia
> New River Gorge…
> New River Gorge…
> Beauty Mountain
> 1) Super Mario Boulder
Access Issue: NO DRONES ON NATIONAL PARKLANDS
Details
All of the crags within the New River Gorge proper are on national parklands, and drone use is prohibited here. There has been some discussion about places to launch drones that are not on park property, and then flying them over the gorge. This is super poor form; don't do it. Park regulations prohibit all drone use over the boundaries without a permit.
Description
Originally, the start was done with a full-out, all-points-off, "Leap of Faith" across the chasm from the Super Mario Boulder to the adjacent wall.
Future ascentionists, perhaps wary of the leap or perhaps just finding it completely unnecessary, found a "Lean of Faith" to work just fine.
Stem across from the top of the Super Mario Boulder to the adjacent wall. After navigating some tricky moves on the face, the crux comes at the beginning of the roof - grab some tiny edges and stick a long lunge to a good edge, eventually gaining a jug rest and technical face above.
Location
Climb around the Super Mario Boulder to the back left corner, right next to Tubin' Dudes.
Protection
6 bolts to bolted anchor.
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