Geoff Elson   V4

[Hide Comment] I am confused by this problem. The name is double arete so is it fair to assume the left arete is "on" for your left hand? I started the problem with both hands low on the right arete, then went really low with my left to a jug then on to the left arete and worked my left up the left arete and my right up the rigth arete . The confusion comes when doing the problem this way there is no way it is V5 or V6, am I doing it wrong or is the problem soft? Apr 2, 2009

half-pad-mini-jug crauschville   V5

[Hide Comment] You climb the boulder using compression moves on both aretes... The slab to the left is obviously off for feet. Apr 17, 2009

Said Pazirandeh Bend, OR   V4-5

[Hide Comment] I also felt it was very soft for a V6. Felt much closer to the V4+ to V5- range. My climbing partner felt it was much harder as his wingspan barely reaches both aretes. It could be a height dependent problem, I am 5'8" with a +3 ape index. Jun 1, 2009

Andrew Vojslavek   V5

[Hide Comment] Said and G, I could see how it's probably a V5, the V4 confuses me. Perhaps since I originally did it in July with more than a few drinks in me it seemed harder, nevertheless, a good climb. Cheers, Andrew Said ring me, let's climb! Jun 28, 2009

mikejohnson1 Johnson Essex Junction, VT   V4

[Hide Comment] This problem can't be more than a V4. I am 5"8, and I can barely reach across, (which should give me a disadvantage)and I was able to put the lower section (crux) together in a few tries. This is not even close to normal for me on a V5. That being said, it is a completely awesome burl-fest of a problem! Thanks for posting it. May 25, 2010

Squish Lakewood

[Hide Comment] How low are you starting this problem? I'm assuming it is a sds. I am starting it with a low right hand on the arete and a left hand on a low low undercling/sidepull.... Jun 20, 2010

Jay Samuelson Colorado   V5

[Hide Comment] The sit start begins with both hands on the right side arete, making a few moves up and then left into the low undercling. As for the grade, I posted this problem before I ever sent it, and didn't have a good idea of what the difficulty was. I based my opinion at the time on being able to do Squirming Coil but not this problem. Having come back to it now I think it's around V5 or so, and have changed the post accordingly. I wish it felt like V4! Dec 3, 2010

Matthew Thaler   V4

[Hide Comment] I could do this way before I could do Squirming Coil or any other V5 problems up here. V4 for me and a great problem. Mar 12, 2012

Tyson Ferryman Bailey, CO   V5

[Hide Comment] Seems as if the difficulty questions on this can be answered at the start of the problem. If you begin with the left on the low undercling/ sidepull, then it takes it down a notch, I believe. It's harder to begin with both hands on the arête, and move to the undercling, like Jay has pointed out.... Awesome! either way.... Aug 16, 2013

Cesar Valencia   V6

[Hide Comment] I'm 5'5" with a square ape index. Yeah, felt V6 to me, lol. Might feel super easy for the big folk. One of the best on the Front Range. I highly recommend trying it. Nov 18, 2017

Cesar Valencia   V6

[Hide Comment] Little beta video I filmed of my buddy Jason climbing Double Arete, V6. Check it out! youtu.be/xm-SgsRBruQ Dec 8, 2017

Nik Vukovich Denver, CO

[Hide Comment] vimeo.com/247254059. Feb 1, 2019

Dylan Garey Denver   V4-5

[Hide Comment] Certainly a reach-dependent one. Don’t give too much weight to the grade. A good line... one of the most aesthetic Dark Side problems. Oct 22, 2019

Ben M Dillon

[Hide Comment] This felt comparable to the Guanella Arete up Guanella Pass, (different area, I know) so I thought it was hard V5, soft V6. I am 6'4" and still found this a challenge. I only tried it during July and just sent yesterday, so I may find it easier in the winter. The last few moves were the crux for me, and I spit off a few times, slamming my hip into the slab on the left which actually hurt less than I expected and totally slowed me down, so I didn't roll down the hill. Get on this one. Very rewarding to stand on top and, if you fall, it's better than it looks. Jul 28, 2020

Dylan Garey Denver   V4-5

[Hide Comment] Repeat with OG right arete start. Adds a lil bit of early difficulty.... Aug 8, 2020

Sasha Oncley Boulder

[Hide Comment] Video of the climb: youtu.be/T50iKPSDu2k. Jan 21, 2021

Josh Coppinger CO   V5+

[Hide Comment] youtu.be/seVQzKcDDM4. Feb 9, 2021

Logan Bordewin-Allen CO   V5-6

[Hide Comment] 3:36 - youtube.com/watch?v=_lM0LdL…. May 25, 2023