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Arête Madness

5.11a, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 2.5 from 44 votes
FA: Jim Yoder & Curtis Gibson (2001)
Washington > Central Region > Frenchman Coule… > Echo Basin > Riverview Area > (b) Riverview P… > (a) W Alcove

Description

Some barn door moves on slopers with bad feet provide the starting crux through the second bolt. The next few moves are still a little tricky, but it eases significantly once you start running it out to the chains.

Protection

4 bolts and chain anchors. Definitely stick clip the second.

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Arete Madness in all it's winter glory.
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The route as seen from the approach trail
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Arete
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Heavy Dwight
[Hide Comment] Heel hook and delacate pressing will unlock the first and second bolts. Good jugs and corner stance for third. Take care to stick clip the second bolt or be wary of the block below. Could be PG if not stick clipped and you miss the start right foot hold. Great right pinch transitioning to undercling between bolts 1 and 2. Jul 16, 2013