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One Sock Bandit

5.11d, Sport, 35 ft (11 m),  Avg: 2.4 from 7 votes
FA: Howie Stern
California > Sierra Eastside > Bishop Area > Owens River Gorge > Lower Gorge > Powerhouse Wall
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Description

4 bolt route on mini tower left of Some Kind of Wonderful(11c)

Thin, powerful (and fun) crimping straight up the bolt line. Crux between bolts 2 and 3.

Protection

4 Bolts

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Eli about half way done.
[Hide Photo] Eli about half way done.
Crux of One Sock Bandit during the FA.
[Hide Photo] Crux of One Sock Bandit during the FA.

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Gavin Bailey
Yosemite National Park/Reno…
[Hide Comment] Honestly a pretty sweet little route if you are looking to do a quick climb of tiny crimps. If you have 10-15 minutes to kill and are in the area, definitely give it a go. Feb 5, 2020
Howie Stern
Mammoth Lakes, Ca
  5.11d
[Hide Comment] Thanks, Gavin! Glad you enjoyed it. I always though it was a neat little line. Feb 5, 2020