California · Rock climbing · Big Pine

Venusian Blind

Lower-to-middle grade alpine line among nine routes at Temple Crag.

5.7
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

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One of nine routes catalogued at Temple Crag, this climb sits in the lower-to-middle range of the crag's 5.6–5.10c span. An alpine line with no fixed protection.

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Outfitters and businesses near Big Pine. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Big Willi Mountaineering Company

Rock Climbing business nearby (~42 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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