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5.13a YDS 7c+ French 29 Ewbanks IX+ UIAA 29 ZA E6 6c British
| Type: | Sport, 100 ft (30 m) |
| GPS: | 37.52785, -118.57454 |
| FA: | Brandon Adams, James Gustafson, 2026 |
| Page Views: | 131 total · 125/month |
| Shared By: | Brandon Adams on Feb 11, 2026 |
| Admins: | Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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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.
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
A unique and memorable route.
Short slab leads to the first crux: slap and heel hook an arete to the top of a tower.
Second crux boulder problem involves a traverse left and over a steep bulge.
Then tackle a very nice patina slab to the anchors. Not over til it's over.
Hard one to grade. Would love some consensus on this one.



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