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Pirouette

5.12d, Sport, 60 ft (18 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 3 votes
FA: Eric Horst, Rick Thompson, Rob Turan 1988
W Virginia > New River Gorge… > New River Gorge… > Bridge Area > 2 Bridge Buttress
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Description

Short lived but really fun route. 2 bolts of easier climbing leads to a tough 3rd bolt clip and getting set for the crux. The crux is over with an amazing stand-up snag of the jug crack above the compression arete. Nice thought provoking face climbing takes you to one more strange move at the anchors. Make the move to the roof above the anchors for an easy clip.

Location

Left of Stratagem on the arete

Protection

5 bolts + 2 bolt anchor