Routes : North America : United States : California : Bishop and Eastern Sierra : Owens River Gorge : Upper Gorge : Drill Rig
Drill Rig - 5.11c
Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 0
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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Eric Kohl, Tony Puppo, Joe Rousek (8/ 1984)
Rock (Sport)
G
1
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Description:
On the Failsafe wall, climb a technical face to a crack. Thin powerful liebacks, some finger locks and more techy moves up a slightly overhanging wall.Descent Options:
Lower or rappel. 100"
Submitted by: salamanizer on 2010-11-28
Views: 795
Route ID: 107413
1 Ascent Recorded
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Difficulty | 5.11c |
Safety Rating | G |
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Fun Factor |
Onsight ascent by: salamanizer on 2010-11-27
(View Climbing Log)
Fun route
Clipping the first bolt took some bouldery moves and a bit of finesse. The route felt really sustained and quite preplexing. Could have been that there was no sign of chalk on it and it was 28 degreese outside. Either way, I thought it was one of the better face climbs at the gorge.
Added: 2010-11-28