Fishhook Arete, Mt. Russell 5.9

   
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High Sierra, California USA

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Avg time to climb route: 4-7 hours
Approach time: 4-7 hours
Descent time: 4-7 hours
Number of pitches: 8
Height of route: 700'
Overview
The Fishhook Arête is one of the more aesthetic arêtes in the High Sierra. Nearly the entire length of the climb is exposed and on perfect golden granite. The climb is easily divided into two distinct arêtes separated by a notch. The lower arête is thin, exhilarating, and diagonals up mostly moderate terrain with a few stout 5.9 sections. The upper arête ascends steep rock that gradually lessens in angle and has incredible belay ledges every 50 feet. While there are only a few brief 5.9 sections, the routefinding difficulties and exposed moves, especially on the first four pitches, make this a climb suitable only for confident 5.9 leaders.

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Source: SuperTopo Guidebook Staff Last update: June 12, 2011
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The route as seen from the summit of Whitney.
Photo: Chris McNamara
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