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Gift of Grace, The

Name: Gift of Grace, The
Rating: 3.8

5.12b YDS 7b French 26 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 26 ZA E5 6b British

Routes in G) Diamond Point

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	Breadcrumb Trail T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Crack A Smile T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Dark Side, The S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Durometer 64 T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Fine Motor Control S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Gift of Grace, The S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Homer Erectus S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	How Hard is That Thang S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Leave it to Jesus T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Leave it to Jesus Direct Finish T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Ovine Seduction T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Raging Waters T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Remission T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Straight Up and Stiff T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Strike A Scowl S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Stupendid Animation T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Supersymmetry T,TR 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b X
	This Sport Needs an Enema S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Weatherman's Thumb, The S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Zygomatic T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a

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Type:	Sport, 80 ft (24 m)
GPS:	38.05317, -81.05956
FA:	Eric Horst, Bob Rentka, Carl Samples, Phil Olnick 1989
Page Views:	4,304 total · 24/month
Shared By:	Fred Gomez on Oct 7, 2011 · Updates
Admins:	Pat Goodman, Chris Whisenhunt, Amanda Smith, Pnelson Page Updates (admin only)

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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.

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Description

The Gift of Grace is sure to get your heart thumping at 180 beats per minute. It is a major challenge to keep your cool while navigating through tenuous cruxes, tiptoeing on miniscule fragile feet and risking some rather scary falls. The climbing is slightly easier than other routes of similar grade on the Endless Wall, but it requires greater focus. Be prepared for some complex arete climbing.

Various cruxes are encountered on this route, the first of which comes right after the first bolt. Immediately after the first bolt traverse confidently left to the arete. Balance your way up to a tenuous facey crux between the third and fourth bolt. Gather your composure and then blitz the remaining arete which includes some insecure liebacking on micro fins.

Climb the arete all the way to the top and mantel out the ledge before reaching below you to clip the anchor. Don't forget to check out one of the most outstanding views of the gorge from the ledge.