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Pinch Arete

V7, Boulder, 10 ft (3 m),  Avg: 3 from 5 votes
FA: unknown
California > Sierra Eastside > Bishop Area > Buttermilk Country > Buttermilks Main > Pinch Boulder

Description

Pull of the ground with difficulty using a right hand pinch and a left heel hook. Slap the lip and do a hard mantle. Surprisingly good rock!

Location

Just downhill from backer boulder.

Protection

1 pad

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The arete.
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The left hand pinch on the overhang
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Sloper Slapping
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