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Skyline Arete

5.5, Trad, 150 ft (45 m),  Avg: 2.7 from 11 votes
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Description

Probably the best 5.5 at Erie. Climb some airy moves through the left side of the prominent roof then continue up the right side of the arete. After a short runout climb through some really cool jug flakes that you wish could continue forever. At the top of the arete you can use Street Fighter / Sidewinder's anchor to bring up your second or lower back down because the 2 bolt extension is not pleasurable. If you do choose to continue climb the ledgey, dirty, run out 50ft slab with 2 bolts to the Magic Cats anchor.

Location

The large obvious chasm with a small madrone tree on the right side of the Central Skyline Arete wall. Rappelling the route from the top anchor requires a double rope rappel, or rap from the anchors on Convulsions.

Protection

Pro to 2", 2 bolts, chain anchors.

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The start of Skyline Arete.
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Curt Veldhuisen
Bellingham, WA
 
[Hide Comment] Cool climb, if quite adventurous for Erie. Loose rock, amazing rock, lichen, awesome position, hard to find, awkward descent, all part of the deal. May 27, 2016
Curt Veldhuisen
Bellingham, WA
 
[Hide Comment] The access from below requires some class 3/4 scrambling that is definitely not novice or canine friendly Feb 3, 2017
K Go
Seattle, WA
 
[Hide Comment] Extend heavily down low, avoid placing gear on the shelf 2/3 the way up and extend the bolts up higher if you intend to do this as one pitch as rope drag can get hilariously bad otherwise. Aug 2, 2020