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A&D

5.10a, Sport,  Avg: 3 from 8 votes
FA: 2020 - James Holland & Urmas Franosch
California > Eastern Sierra > Lee Vining Cany… > Big Bender Crag

Description

Start on the block with some small feet and crimps then you get to the jug before the left-facing dihedral seam. Pass the first roof, and head up to 2nd roof. Pull through and mantle up and out. The best route to access the upper book.

Location

On the left side of the crag is the first open book system.  This climb was one of the first in the area.  Start in the hinge of the left book, left of a crack on a block. 

Protection

12 Bolts to Anchors with hooks

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Ryan Huetter
Mammoth Lakes, CA
 
[Hide Comment] Nice route with fun moves - those huecos are really cool up high!
Despite what the book says linking pitches is not recommended, and is way more than 40m. Oct 15, 2024