Americana Arete 

FA:  Rex Wolters Type:  Trad, Sport Consensus:  5.11 [details] Length:  3 pitches, 350 feet, Grade II Season:  Summer Views: 127 page views Submitted By: chosspector on Aug 16, 2009 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Description 

Climbs the obvious arete right of Goldrush. Some of the best crack climbing in Silverton.

P1: starts on the ledge right of the mine shaft. Climb the corner past a few bolts, traverse right over the fold to the slab with good pro. 5.9, 35m.

P2: Long and sustained pitch with a few bolts and good gear. 5.11a.

P3: Climbs upper headwall. Bolts and gear. 5.11.

This route has some areas of very loose rock. The climbing is for the most part on solid holds but there are some loose blocks on the fringes. Have your alpine choss skills turned on if you climb this route.

Protection 

Bolts and gear to 2". Fixed anchors.

Location 

Per Lee Frazer: this climb is on the rock to the LEFT of the slab where Five Cart Draw and Silver Stage sit.