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Shark's Fin Arete 

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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.



Photos of Shark's Fin Arete Slideshow Add Photo
Just leaving the ground...

Just leaving the ground...

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.


Shark Fin Arete with Mt Whitney in background

Shark Fin Arete with Mt Whitney in background

Enjoying some Shark Fin Arete (.7) <br /> <br />Photo courtesy: Ryan Matteson

Enjoying some Shark Fin Arete (.7)

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Rich enjoying a bit of Shark Fin Arete (.7) whilst Deanna belays <br /> <br />Photo courtesy: Ryan Matteson

Rich enjoying a bit of Shark Fin Arete (.7) whilst...

The nearby rocks provide convenient shade for belayers and other climbers.

BETA PHOTO: The nearby rocks provide convenient shade for bela...

Cosmic on the Sharks Fin Arete

Cosmic on the Sharks Fin Arete


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By Josh Hibbard
From: Los Angeles Area, CA
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 C 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

By Bruce Bindner
Dec 28, 2008

Replaced the shuts at the top of this route (which were loose) with bolt hangers December 2008. Re-installed the existing Mussy Hooks. Bolts in good condition. A good route!

Brutus

By Russ Walling
From: www.FishProducts.com
May 4, 2009
rating: 5.6

A must do if you are trying to "tick" the fin. If not, the routes to the left are actually better climbing for the grade.

By LifeIsGood
May 15, 2010

I didn't think I was such a girl, but we used a stick clip on the first bolt.

After that it was all good.

By Matt N
From: Santa Barbara, CA
Feb 20, 2012

^ ?
First bolt is not too far a reach from the boulder. We clipped it and then did a direct start from the ground.

By Chris Owen
Administrator
From: La Crescenta and Big Bear Lake
Mar 17, 2013
rating: 5.8

Opening moves are the crux, but well protected by the first bolt being clipped from the ground. Fun route but the rock is a bit scrappy.