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Preparation H 5.12a

Preparation H 5.12a

4.0
(11)
Amazing movement and a bit of character that will keep it on your mind. Must do for anyone who loves an arete.
Preparation H 5.12a, New River Gorge - Beta Video from JohnNguyen
John Nguyen
@JohnNguyen
Preparation H 5.12a, New River Gorge - Beta Video from Larsen
Erik Larsen
@Larsen
John Nguyen
@JohnNguyen
2nd go, best go! Decided to do something towards my anti style and glsd it went down fast. Could have flashed but I wasn’t using my brain 1st go. Still convinced that gym 12’s are harder than outdoor 12’s lol

Recent Ascents for Preparation H 5.12a

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ERIK LARSEN
@Larsen
★ 5(5.12a, Solid)
4.21.2026
DANIEL VALMASSEI
@dvalmassei
★ 3(5.12a, Solid)
3.29.2026
KYLE O'MEARA
@omiura
★ 3(5.12a, Solid)
8.22.2024
IAN LOTZ
@IanLotz
★ 4(5.12a, Solid)
6.1.2024
ERIC JEROME
@Eric.jerome
My fav route yet!
★ 4(5.12a, Solid)
5.10.2024
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