California · Rock climbing · North Fork

North Arete

Mid-range climb in the Banner Peak sector with alpine protection style.

5.7
grade
Alpine No Fixed
style

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One of six routes catalogued at Ritter & Minarets, this climb sits in the middle of the grade range established across the crag. An alpine line with no fixed protection.

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