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Die Hard

5.11c, Trad, Alpine, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3.1 from 12 votes
FA: (TR) Chris Miller, August 1999; First Lead: Brad Singer
California > San Bernardino… > Big Bear Lake Area > Big Bear South > Mill Creek Rd/S… > Black Bluff > Black Bluff - N… > Black Bluff - N Face…
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Description

This is the start for Exodus also.
Begins with a good finger crack then straight up into a series of powerful bulge moves with 3 bolts.

Location

North face of Black Bluff, Left Side.

Protection

Standard rack to #1
Few runners

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Die Hard at Black Bluffs
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Pulling the bulge on Die Hard
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Matt Mccormack
 
[Hide Comment] Chop them bolts (would never do that myself)! Goes clean on gear. Fun varied climb that should not be dismissed, super easy TR set up. Jul 22, 2017
Jan Tarculas
San Diego, Ca
  5.11c
[Hide Comment] Just did this route yesterday and I kind of agree with the previous comment. As much as I appreciate the route to have the bolts, this route can go clean without them and it would be totally safe. That being said, I clipped all the bolts and even used gear. No need for a #1 cam. I placed 3 pieces while leading it, .3 .4 and .5. Bolts up top have no quicklink/chains. Need to rappel off artic circle jerk anchors Aug 15, 2021