incomplete NF arete 

FA:  FA? first attempt 3/2000 Type:  Trad Consensus:  5.8+ [details] Length:  6 pitches, 650 feet, Grade III Season:  October-March Views: 107 page views Submitted By: rickd on May 25, 2007 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Description 

pitch 1 is a chimney groove to a decent gear belay, 5.8, 70'. pitch 2 is incomplete. Climb up groove passing some loose blocks until possible to step left onto face. Leader must bring a bolt kit here. Unsteady pins forced the leader (me) to down-climb to the belay.

Location 

The NF has an obvious stepped left skyline when standing at the middle of wall. This route begins in chimney/gully which would bisect off the first step.

Protection 

We failed on this because of a lack of a bolt kit. KB's and arrows may be helpful (handful) an a standard desert rack. Helmets are a must.