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Shark's Fin Arete 

5.7

   

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Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.7 [details]
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Submitted By: Blitzo on Oct 22, 2006


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Description 

This climbs the right side of the East Face past 7 bolts. A bit chossy at the start.


Protection 

Draws.



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Larry enjoying the view around the corner...

Larry enjoying the view around the corner...

Dan on TR up the arete.

Dan on TR up the arete.

"Shark's Fin Arete".<br />Photo by Blitzo.

BETA PHOTO: "Shark's Fin Arete".
Photo by Blitzo.

"Shark's Fin Arete".<br />Photo by Blitzo.

"Shark's Fin Arete".
Photo by Blitzo.


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By Josh Hibbard
Mar 26, 2007

A star or two if only for the view of Whitney!

By 46and2
From: Las Vegas, NV
Jun 26, 2007
rating: 5.7

We thought this was a pretty fun route and a good introduction to Alabama Hills; climb it if for the views of Whitney alone!!

By Chris Miller
Administrator
Jul 3, 2007
rating: 5.7

Great views from the climb, but the climbing is only so-so and the rock quality is somewhat lacking.

By Dave Daly
From: Temecula, CA
May 13, 2008
rating: 5.7

The only thing this route has going for it is the photo op. Otherwise, steer clear! :P