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New River Gorge
New River Proper
The Frenchman v8
The Frenchman v8
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Stand start just outside the corridor on undercling sidepulls and traverse right all the way around the right arete. Starting from 'The Grunge' makes it a V7 ("The French Lad") and starting on the right arete makes it a V5 ("The French Boy").
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Matt Marshall
@MattMarshall
Super fun, nearly blew the top 😅
Recent Ascents for The Frenchman v8
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JAMES TRUONG
@flu.tru
★ 5
(v8, Solid)
5.8.2026
CLAY WILLIAMS
@clayclimbs
Cool block! Love a hand foot match
★ 4
(v8, Solid)
3.28.2026
RODNEY BIDDLE
@Spannerbeta
(v8, Solid)
2.1.2026
CONNOR HALL
@ConnorsBeta
★ 5
(v8, Solid)
12.31.2025
MATT MARSHALL
@MattMarshall
Super fun, nearly blew the top 😅
★ 5
(v8, Solid)
5.6.2025
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