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The Hell With That

5.9, Trad,  Avg: 2.9 from 115 votes
FA: Mike Stewart 1998
W Virginia > New River Gorge… > Summersville (G… > Summersville La… > Orange Oswald Wall

Description

Climb the face just left of the Chunko Goes Bolwing left-facing corner start. Climb straight up to the right-facing corner at the top. Climb the corner to about midway up, then step left around the arete to gain good holds that will bring you to the top.

Protection

Two bolts at the bottom and 1 bolt after the corner. Small to medium cams for the corner in the middle.

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The Hell With That
[Hide Photo] The Hell With That
Looking up from the bottom. The route has bolts protecting the areas before and after the crack.
[Hide Photo] Looking up from the bottom. The route has bolts protecting the areas before and after the crack.
Austria at the anchors
[Hide Photo] Austria at the anchors
About the head up the clean dihedral.
[Hide Photo] About the head up the clean dihedral.
Shot from the lake, of the Dihedral.
[Hide Photo] Shot from the lake, of the Dihedral.

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Jon Ruland
Tucson, AZ
  5.10-
[Hide Comment] The bottom is way harder than 5.9. Don't let that stop you though, it's a fun route. Just be prepared. Apr 17, 2015
Chris Sands
Newark, DE
 
[Hide Comment] this is an excellent intro to trad - bolts over the low crux, then smooth sailing on bomber gear to the best view on the wall. May 10, 2021