Slingshot Arete 

FA:  B. Bindner, E. Holland, T. Standing 02/10/2008 New Route:  Yes Type:  Sport Consensus:  5.9 [details] Length:  1 pitch, 40 feet Views: 115 page views Submitted By: Bruce Bindner on Oct 23, 2008 Add Photo  Add Comment

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BETA PHOTO: Slingshot Tower (at the parking area). Photo by Bl...

Description 

Climb the arete of the free-standing "boulder" in the parking area just east of Paul's Paradise, passing four bolts to the anchor. The crux is near the top. The route gets its name from the method we used to first get to the top of this pinnacle... I used a slingshot to get a light nylon line over the top of the formation. I then hauled a climbing rope over the top, whence Nurse Ratchet gave me a belay on the easier east face. Established top down, hand drilling.

Location 

This boulder/pinnacle is located in the parking area. Look for bolts on the north arete, to the right of the fire ring.

Protection 

4 bolts to Mussy hooks.

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BETA PHOTO: Steve Larson walks by Slingshot Arete. The route l...