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Daughters of a Coral Dawn

5.11a, Sport, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 3 from 34 votes
FA: Robert "SP" Parker 1990
California > Sierra Eastside > Bishop Area > Owens River Gorge > Lower Gorge > Diamondback Area
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Description

Originally done ground-up, this mixed route (2 bolts + gear) has been retro-bolted with permission of the first ascentionist.

Climb a steep, blocky crack at the base of a dihedral to a transition left. Easier climbing in the middle leads to layback/jamming the steepening crack above. A sting in the tail at the top.

Location

Between "Diamond in the Tuff" and "Dusk til Dawn" on the right side of the Diamondback area.

Protection

8 bolts, ASCA Hooks

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Marty Lewis heading into the second crux.
[Hide Photo] Marty Lewis heading into the second crux.
Climber near the upper crux of DOACD
[Hide Photo] Climber near the upper crux of DOACD

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  5.11a
[Hide Comment] An amazing climb! Superb moves, with the stout crux at the end. Clean falls. Lol. Mar 1, 2021
Adam P
Truckee, CA
 
[Hide Comment] Ditto the comment about the sting in the tail at the end. Jan 6, 2022