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Ectomorph Arete

5.12d, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 10 votes
FA: Matt Behrens
W Virginia > New River Gorge… > Summersville (G… > Summersville La… > Narcissus Cave

Description

The arete just left of Narcissist is easily overshadowed by its more famous neighbor but if you find yourself in the area you should give this line a chance. Bouldery moves give way to a good rest. From the rest you have to negotiate one more hard move and then keep it together for the chalkless roof/face above. It only had one usable anchor as of 6/7/12 so I advise heading over Smiling Jacks anchor to lower and clean draws from.

Location

Left of Narcissist

Protection

bolts

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Max Snyder
Hellertown, PA
[Hide Comment] Link this into Narc at the third bolt for a very awesome route, still 12d, but way better than narc direct May 30, 2019
Julian Druzdzel
Pittsburgh
 
[Hide Comment] I think the lip into the slab is a pretty good ending, however one of the anchor hooks was absolutely bent to oblivion (instead of a G-shape, it was a J). Sup with that? Sep 3, 2025
Pat Goodman
Fayetteville, WV
[Hide Comment] NRAC hardware update on 10/29/25 Oct 30, 2025