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Unnamed Arete

V1, Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),  Avg: 1.6 from 5 votes
FA: unknown
California > San Francisco B… > Wine Country/No… > Putah Creek > Heavy Metal Boulder

Description

Start on a huge head height block right on the arete. Move up and right around the tree. Big moves on sometimes sloping holds lead up over the edge of the rock behind the boulder to better holds just as the face turns to a slab. Paddle onto the slab and move right to the rock stair case to down climb.

Location

Starts on the arete between the 2 main faces of the Heavy Metal Boulder.

Protection

Pad and spotter.

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Kelley Gilleran
Meadow Vista
 
[Hide Comment] When the tree wasn't so close this problem used to be way better. I hope that tree continues to slowly come down. Nov 29, 2013