Horton Hears a Who

Want to squeeze some slopey aretes? Yes? Good. Hopefully the friction cooperates. This sweet little warmup hugs up the butt of the boulder for a couple of moves before letting you rock over the top on a great big jug. Sit start in front of the tree with left hand on the left arete and right hand on the right arete. Using a small, positive left foot, pull off the ground, heelhook, and follow the arete up until you can snag the obvious jug. Pull over and stand up. Now go back and do it again.

This problem graces the backside of the largest boulder of the three. The boulder is on the downhill side and also the first you encounter when walking towards them. The problem starts just left of the small overhang.

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