Moon Goddess Arete, Temple Crag 5.8

   
Search
Go

High Sierra, California USA

  • Currently 4.0/5
Avg time to climb route: 6-10 hours
Approach time: 4 hours
Descent time: 5 hours
Number of pitches: 14
Height of route: 1500'
Overview
There are few 5.8 routes in the High Sierra with more continuous exposure. The climbing is moderate but wild and follows a striking arête from start to finish. Unlike the golden Sierra granite most climbers are accustomed to, Temple Crag is composed of highly featured and fractured dark rock. Face holds abound and mandatory jam cracks are rare. While the climb ascends many sections of detached blocks, few areas on the climb are dangerously loose. This route has a reputation of being big, committing, and one of the finest 5.8 climbs in the High Sierra.

Photos - View all 118 photos of Moon Goddess Arete as: Thumbnails | Slideshow
Climber Beta on Moon Goddess Arete
  A total of (6) submissions of route beta on Moon Goddess Arete
Which SuperTopo guidebooks include a topo for Moon Goddess Arete?

High Sierra Climbing
Find other routes like Moon Goddess Arete

 
Everything You Need to Know About High Sierra
Search the internet for beta on Moon Goddess Arete
  Search the internet for information on Moon Goddess Arete
Links to related internet pages with info on Moon Goddess Arete
Source: SuperTopo Guidebook Staff Last update: August 15, 2011
Temple Crag - Moon Goddess Arete 5.8 - High Sierra, California USA. Click to Enlarge
The route as seen from Second Lake.
Photo: SP Parker
Other Routes on Temple Crag
Temple Crag - Venusian Blind 5.7 - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Venusian Blind, 5.7
Temple Crag
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

The route as seen from Second Lake.
Temple Crag - Sun Ribbon Arete 5.10a - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Sun Ribbon Arete, 5.10a
Temple Crag
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

The route as seen from Second Lake.
Temple Crag - Dark Star 5.10b - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Dark Star, 5.10b
Temple Crag
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

The route as seen from Second Lake.
SuperTopo Videos