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Pincer Perfect

5.9+, Trad, 105 ft (32 m),  Avg: 3.9 from 12 votes
FA: Sandy Fleming, Darell Hensley, 1988
Virginia > Shenandoah & NW… > Shenandoah NP > Old Rag > Whale's Lip

Description

A really good mixed route starting with awkward moves to gain the obvious flake which ends at the horizontal. Climb directly above passing 4 bolts on the nice exposed face. Move left at the top and construct a gear anchor. The must-do climb on the formation.

Location

Begin this climb down and to the left of the obvious flake, which doesn't extend to the ground.

Protection

Moderate rack for the flake and anchor, quickdraws for the bolts.

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Mitch pulling the crux.
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Mitch cruising up the slab
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Resting before starting up the crux.
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