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Nik’s Dirty Arete

V3-4, Boulder, 15 ft (5 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: Jeff Sillcox
Colorado > Denver South > Mitchell Creek… > Pandemic Caves

Description

This is an amazing arete just 20 yards past the Pandemic Cave on the main trail.

Video beta: https://youtu.be/uII3eR2C84A.

Location

Start grabbing two buckets at about 7 feet height. Pull on, and climb the crimps to the sloping lip. Mantel. This is a little spooky.

Protection

Pads. Watch for the stump.

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Nik going for the lip.
[Hide Photo] Nik going for the lip.