Unknown V3 Arete

Ironman Mantle

Malcolm's Best

South Ridge Arete

Great climb working up the slabby face on a slightly less than vertical face.

A difficult mantle problem, starting from edges about 7’ off the ground over a bulging section of rock.

This, the premier boulder problem of the area, was for many years a much sought-after prize with it's tricky sequence of holds, purity of line, and of course, it's highball nature. Today's boulderer may not find the moves that difficult and with a stack of pads find the height rather tame but try it on-sight and padless for a retro feel of South Ridge's finest.

Although looked at and attempted by locals it was a visiting Colorado climber, Skip Guerin, who first claimed the prize.

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