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Elevation: 3,177 ft
GPS: 61.81501, -149.243
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This is one of the most prominent pieces of stone Archangel Valley. from base to peak, the Diamond is nearly 600 ft in height and contains one of Hatcher's most classic lines, Toto (5.10, Grade III). Along with Toto, there are various other stellar lines here, including Festoon (5.9+) Ruby Shoes (5.7) and Grit Your Teeth (5.10).

Summiting Toto provides breathtaking views across Archangel and Fairangel Gap. From the summit of Toto, it is possible to continue along the ridge through class 4 and moderate class 5 terrain, to climb the pinnacle.

It is important to note that the base of the diamond is marked by a memorial plaque for Steve Garvey, one of the most prolific and dedicated climbers the state of Alaska has ever seen.

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Drive down Archangel Rd. till you reach an obvious green out house, looking right at the diamond

12 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Diamond

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
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Ruby Shoes
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5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 4
Tik Tok
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5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
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Toto
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5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 14
Festoon
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5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 11
Toto to the Pinnacle link up
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Ruby Shoes
 23
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 2 pitches
Tik Tok
 4
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Toto
 67
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Trad 6 pitches
Festoon
 14
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Trad
Toto to the Pinnacle link up
 11
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Trad
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