Southwest Arete
5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British
| Type: | Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m) |
| GPS: | 37.32837, -118.57479 |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 27,919 total · 122/month |
| Shared By: | Tim Steele on May 2, 2007 |
| Admins: | Aron Quiter, Euan Cameron, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
Description
This often photographed arete ascends one of the tallest boulders in the country, and is a classic buttermilking experience not to be missed.
Start on the face about 10 feet right of the arete, then trend left to the arete and up to an airy perch. Move right following the lip patina to a memorable rock-over with about 35 feet of air under you.
Now find your way down the backside (more or less North east).



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