Ascent Notes for: The Arete - 5.6 popular Average Rating : 3.66/5

Good place to warm up/teach someone. Must follow the arete to keep it a 5.6.

Bolts are trash leading up. Not too hard though.

Five bolts. The first bolt is hammered flat against the rock. It's possible to thread a sling through.

The bolts are in pretty bad shape. easy first route. Rap anchors are in good shape though

amazing scenery, with some fun easy climbing. Not the greatest workout, but sometimes it's nice to get out there for the sake of an easy approach, good company and better weather.

Easy route to solo to set top ropes

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Plus: Great exposure, super fun position. Plenty of opportunities to use an open right hand on the arete itself.
Minus: at least one spinner of a bolt, very greasy, many of the edges seem like they might break suddenly

Very easy climb with big holds. Just watch out for strong winds off the coast that seem like they can blow you off.

Great exposure over the cliff towards the ocean makes this a fantastic climb for beginners..