Narcissus is a classic 5.12 climb at the New River Gorge in West Virginia. It is located on the left side of a striking cave feature between The Satisfaction Wall and Orange Oswald in the Summersville Lake climbing area. This climb is a favorite for climbers looking to send their first 5.12 and has a little something for everyone. It starts off with some technical climbing in a small dihedral, followed by a short section moving from right to left on good holds before clipping the third draw off a smaller side pulling crimp. This section can certainly get your heart racing! If you fumble this clip and take a fall you risk taking a soft deck or best case scenario hitting the right side of the dihedral after a large swing. If you navigate this tricky section the route is not over. After the third draw you make it to a good ledge with poor feet, throw up a heel hook for a short rest and prepare for the pumpy jug haul to the top. Most people say the crux of this route is the pump you get as you approach the chains.
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