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Chewbacca

M6, Trad, Mixed, 85 ft (26 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 3 votes
FA: Ian McEleney, Luke Lydiard, February 9, 2021
California > Eastern Sierra > Lee Vining Cany… > Lee Vining Ice… > Narrows - Right > Dark-Colored Cliffs

Description

Like its namesake, a bit scrappier than the routes to the left. Climb the crack and corner for about 25 feet to a ledge. A balancey move to the right gains you access to a hand crack, follow this to anchors on the left.

Luke and I installed the anchors in 2017 or 2018, but I didn't get around to actually redpointing the thing until recently, after a number of toprope laps over the years.

Location

This route is a right-facing crack and corner system just to the right of the bolted Fetts/Han Solo. Lower off.

Protection

Stoppers, cams from 0.5 - 3. Doubles in those sizes might be nice. A #4 is nice for one spot but not necessary. Crossbow optional.

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