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New River Gorge
The Gauley
Black Sloper Problem v9

Black Sloper Problem v9

5.0
(2)
Stand start on a large flat jug flake and slap up the slopers on the black lip. Head right until you can top out. This problem requires the water to be minimum flow, about 7.5ft.
Black Sloper Problem v9, New River Gorge - Beta Video from cinderblock
Carson Bakker
@cinderblock
Beta Video for climb Black Sloper Problem v9, New River Gorge
Beta Video for climb Black Sloper Problem v9, New River Gorge
Carson Bakker
@cinderblock

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CARSON BAKKER
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★ 5(v9, Solid)
3.8.2026
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