California · Rock climbing · North Fork

Southeast Face, Direct Start

Alpine line in the middle grades at Ritter & Minarets, no fixed protection.

5.9+
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 crag's grade range. An alpine line with no fixed protection.

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