SW arete
Colorado, United States, North America

SW arete

Colorado, United States, North America
Jeremy Hakes
Jeremy Hakes
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Location Lat/Lon: 38.72450°N / 107.5498°W
Additional Information Route Type: Trad Climbing
Seasons Season: Spring
Additional Information Time Required: Most of a day
Additional Information Difficulty: Very difficult
Additional Information Rock Difficulty: 5.11d (YDS)
Additional Information Number of Pitches: 5
Additional Information Grade: III
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Overview

This route ascends the arete that borders the light/shadow line in the primary image. There are a series of large huecos up high that could be used for gear/holds. The entire route overhangs some 50-100'.

Getting There

Same as the other TH, but traversing along the south side underneath the rock.

Route Description

Follow the scary arete to the top. Traverse east to the summit, descend NE gully route from bolted rap anchor.

Essential Gear

Pitons? Varying gear? Not sure, although I have heard rumor that one of the climbing guide companies (San Juan Guides?) has guided people up this route.

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