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Fishhook Arete - 5.8 popular
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Description:
Follows the obvious arete to the right side of the west summit. Described as the most beautiful route on the mountain and one of the most popular.
Submitted by: polarwid on 2003-02-05
Views: 698
Route ID: 13574
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by:
Spectacular arete; freezing cold
You can see this beautiful, distinct, golden J-shaped line from the top of Whitney - it's exciting! Even though we timed it to get to the base with sun, it was still extremely cold all day, due to the wind. The cruxes were short and felt easier than 5.9 to me (except maybe the 2nd crux - there are 3, according to SuperTopo - was awkward), but I was just so glad to be moving and climbing on that gorgeous rock. A spectacular finish to the John Muir Trail!!!
Added: 2009-10-15
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
on-sight
Car-to-Car with Matt and Jasmine. Matt and I alternated the leads and he got the odd pitches.
Beautiful line - fun and exposed climbing on a very clean, solid rock. I am surprised with rc 5.8 rating because some sections of Fishhook Arete are definitely harder than 5.8 even by orthodox standards.
Beautiful line - fun and exposed climbing on a very clean, solid rock. I am surprised with rc 5.8 rating because some sections of Fishhook Arete are definitely harder than 5.8 even by orthodox standards.
Added: 2009-09-27
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Inspiring route
One look at the Fishhook Arete from the summit of Whitney and you are almost drawn to it. We packed into Iceburg Lake Friday, climbed Whitney EF Sat, and then climbed Fishhook Sun. Other than maybe two short sections of 5.8/9 the climbing was fun and pretty straightforward as shown on the topo. Climbed with Jason.
Added: 2009-09-04
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Very fun Arete
Super fun. Bring windproof jacets since first part of the climb is in the shade early in the morning. We had a single rack with bigest piece #3. More than enought. Third pitch 5.9 makes you think, all there but a little akward moves. Check out Eeastern Summit while you there, there is something in there:-)!!!!
Added: 2009-09-02
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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fun route with a cool summit
we brought the bare minimum and bivied at ice burg lake sans sleeping bag, stove, etc.. it was a very cold night but was doable.
overall, a great climb with each pitch being very unique
PS: on top of the chimney there are two large blocks (shown on the supertopo) and the left/western one is EXTREMELY loose! i sat on top of it and it swayed about six inches in each direction. Be VERY careful passing this section, as the huge block is perched very precariously.
overall, a great climb with each pitch being very unique
PS: on top of the chimney there are two large blocks (shown on the supertopo) and the left/western one is EXTREMELY loose! i sat on top of it and it swayed about six inches in each direction. Be VERY careful passing this section, as the huge block is perched very precariously.
Added: 2009-08-03
