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Machete Arete - 5.9
Average Rating : 3.67 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 0
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (3)
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Description:
On the back side of the Pebble, start left of the right side arete. Climb out to the arete on good slots and incut edges on the left side of the arete to shuts.Descent Options:
Lower from shuts.
Submitted by: forkliftdaddy on 2009-05-28
Last Modified: 2010-05-04
Views: 795
Route ID: 99717
3 Ascents Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Second ascent by:
Nice!
A little trickier than you first expect. Take some small gear for the lower middle.
Added: 2012-09-24
| Ratings | |
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
Onsight ascent by:
Machete Arete
one look down at all the rhodo stumps explains this route's name. Another good one.
Added: 2010-08-02
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| Safety Rating | G |
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Flash ascent by:
Fun
Stepping right to arete is cool, but the balancy crux comes higher.
Added: 2009-05-28
