This route is on the NW corner of the rock.  Once you're @ the top, use the chains on the back-left.  Good: Great view of Tucson.  Bad: You'll be in full-view of the gawking tourists at Windy Point..."Duh, how'd they get the rope up thur?"

Hunchback Route

Danglefoot Dihedral

Green Ripper

Quasi Moto

Steve's Arete

Steve's Face

On the first ascent Joe led this route with only one bolt placed.  Soon after he added the top bolt to make the route safer for the rest of us.  It is still runout to the first bolt, and most people begin this by climbing the direct start to Steve's Arete.

Green Ripper is to the right of Steve's Arete as you look down towards the Highway.  It is also easily identified by the four ring bolts.  The route starts off of the the ledge.  The first bolt is easily clipped from there.  This climb packs a lot of climbing into 35 feet.  Two of the local guides give it only one star.  Climb it and see for yourself.  The climbing is powerful and fun.

The route starts on a steep face with a bolt about 7 feet up that you can clip from the ground.  A long, tricky, technical crux section lies between the second and third bolts so be sure your belayer is paying attention as it is possible (though unlikely) that you could deck if you fall with enough slack.  Just above the third bolt is a short low-angle section followed by 25 feet of overhanging rock that goes at about 10a.  The climb is a fun one but be prepared to leave with sore fingertips.

An outstanding overhanging arete.  Really positive holds and some great crimps as you get towards the top.  Beware of the pump factor, and don't fear the height of the first bolt.  It's on the cover of the Rock Climbing Arizona book.  Great photo ops.

If Steve's Arete is the impeccable jaw line to this beautiful head of stone on Mt Lemmon, then you're in luck because now you can climb the face!While it might look like a shoddy squeeze-job to the critics, those who decide to rope in and give it a short whirl will undoubtedly be pleasantly surprised.  This short but stout line ascends the independent line up the left side of the east face of the pinnacle, requiring climbers to commit to jugs, slopers, and a series of familiar and positional Lemmon crimps to reach the anchors. While you may be tempted by your old comforts of the arete, be warned; your craving for familiar security will only lead you astray. Steve's Face needs love too. Go kiss it. 

Hunchback Pinnacle is a prominent, freestanding formation just below Windy Point. Steve's Arete, which is on the cover of Rock Climbing Arizona by Stewart Green, is the highlight as it climbs the beautiful and exposed downhill side of the pinnacle.

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Routes in Hunchback Pinnacle