PRINT: Rock Climb Wandering Jog-Bra Ironist, Owens River Gorge

Wandering Jog-Bra Ironist

5.10b PG13, Sport, 115 ft (35 m),

Avg: 2.3 from 11 votes
FA: Mark Robinson, Joe Kelsey, 5/2008
California > Sierra Eastside > Bishop Area > Owens River Gorge > Inner Gorge > Staying Power Towers

Access Issue: Bridges Out! IMPORTANT LADWP NEGOTIATIONS!! Details

Due to liability concerns, bridges are being removed in the Owens River Gorge at the request of LADWP. The Bishop Area Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund are currently in negotiations with LADWP to get this issue resolved. In the meantime, please continue to be good land stewards by respecting these bridge closures and finding alternate crossing points until this issue is resolved.

1) Never park or camp overnight at the access points.
2) Always park off the pavement, taking great care to avoid blocking the gates.
3) Clean up after your dogs. (Local climbers are finding abandoned doggie poop bags.)
4) Pack out all trash and TP, including picking up after others.
5) Use the outhouses if at all possible.

Description

This is a fun and exciting route that would get three stars but for some easier ground on the start and middle. The PG13 comes from a long climb up an easy corner/crack to the first bolt--20 feet?. A small cam or two could be placed if you feel the need. After the first bolt, all is well. The business comes in the last half--vertical to overhanging climbing on good holds. Excellent!

Location

This is on the far left/north side of Staying Power Tower, facing upstream. Look for the blocky crack on grey rock leading up to a steep, lighter colored wall. The first bolt is WAY up, just above the end of the crack and to the right.

Protection

9 Bolts

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b garrett

5.10b

Really fun route! The upper half of the route is steep with some pumpy moves and well positioned bolts. The 20 foot runout at the start is pretty easy (5.6?), then the climbing gradually steepens and gets more difficult as you go up. Sep 28, 2022