A stellar easy arete, this climb starts from a sit. Without using the boulder to the right for feet, or any hands to the left, climb the arete all the way to the top. Good footwork and body tension will see you through.

There are a few fun eliminates/variations you can do that are quite fun: Climb the arete head on (pinching) while stemming out right, climb the chimney behind the arete (without using any jugs until the very, very top), etc.

Hold the Line

Shattered Boss

Brittle Victory

Start sitting on the low rainbow flake and then make a big move up the the dark cobble (the shattered boss). From here, head up and left on easier terrain.

Start crouched with a low left hand on the arete and your right on a small crimp on the face. Paste your left on the solitary, probably brittle, left foot, then bump your hand up the arete. From here, head up and slightly right to top out.

Another fun, easier variation is to climb the left arete directly.

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