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New Leaf (2nd pitch of GL)

5.13d, Trad, 115 ft (35 m),  Avg: 4 from 1 vote
FA: Eric Bissell
California > Yosemite NP > Yosemite Valley > Lower Merced Ri… > Aj. Cookie Area > E Pillar of the Cookie
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Description

The obvious, gorgeous, coveted headwall splitter at the Cookie.

Classic!

A difficult 12+ slab move as New Leaf breaks from Greenleaf brings you to the 5' roof and the crux establishing yourself on the headwall.

Sustained 12+ to the summit.

Location

Climb the 1st p. of The Greenleaf (12b).
Climb most of the 2nd p. (12c), and follow the crack up the headwall instead of escaping right to the Greenleaf 2nd p. anchor.

Protection

Stoppers BD .1-1" and offset cams

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Topo of New Leaf (Bissell screen grab)
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Ryan Kelly
El Portal
[Hide Comment] Can you imagine if this climb was in Yosemite? It would be a mega-classic. If only. Apr 26, 2020
Alexey Zelditch
San Jose
[Hide Comment] wtf is BAPS?,
ah found -British Association of Plastic Surgeons May 8, 2020