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Long Branch

5.10a, Sport, 45 ft (14 m),  Avg: 1.5 from 29 votes
FA: (TR) Chris Miller, 2001, FL: Unknown, 2011
California > San Bernardino… > Big Bear Lake Area > Big Bear North > Big Bear City Area > Holcomb Valley… > Central Pinnacles > Gunsmoke Wall

Description

Climbs a sharp arete down low to a ledge then up the two bulges above to anchors at the top. Good movement in the first half but the upper portion is broken and much easier.

Location

Just right of Triple Decker.

Protection

5 bolts, chain anchor

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Long Branch (5.10a), Holcomb Valley Pinnacles
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ed k
san diego, ca
5.10a PG13
[Hide Comment] pretty good deck potential onto the ledge at the crux just before the anchor. Jul 29, 2020
Trevor wade
[Hide Comment] Was on this last weekend and it turned out that the final bolt before the anchors was missing but the stud was still in place. Shenanigans ensued Aug 9, 2023