The Bear's Reach is a technical

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route on

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near

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, California. Considered a classic for its grade, it includes both face and crack climbing. The route is named for the crux of the second pitch, a long reach between two large holds. The route is best known in popular culture through a

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featuring Dan Osman

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the route in 4 min 25 sec, and completing a famous ropeless double dyno between two holds. The video was featured in ''Masters of Stone IV'', 1997. This mark was bettered when

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completed it in 4:15.

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External links

summitpost.orgmountainproject.com
Traditional climbing routes Viral videos