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E-40

V4, Boulder,  Avg: 3 from 91 votes
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Description

One of few obvious lines on the boulder, this fun route takes the arete all the way to the apex of the boulder. This is a good warm-up for the harder stuff and a nice preview of the ending of Magnum 40, hence the name.

Sit start on the big jug right of the arete, and make a big move to the arete. Perform a slightly awkward mantle (bonus points if you straddle the ledge and go no hands!), and stand up to arrive at the crux. Do delicate and reachy arete moves to gain the lip of the boulder.

Pedantry: this is technically an eliminate, but it has decent movement. After manteling, one can traverse around left into Four Last Things for an easier finish (Easy-E, V2/3)

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Location

It ascends the arete in the middle of Pride Rock.

Protection

A couple pads and a spotter for the harder insecure moves up top.

The topout is easier and more secure on the other side of the arete.

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jaron solomon
somewhere out west
  V4-
[Hide Comment] imo this felt like the most obvious/high qual problem that I tried on the boulder, sorta climbs like a fuller-on version of “aspen arete” up at guanella. I’m surprised this one isn’t more popular, especially considering how easy the access is. Aug 2, 2022
[Hide Comment] Felt super hard and scary until I figured out the beta, then it felt like a super fun V3. youtube.com/shorts/00rNb-54…. May 28, 2023