Rock Climbing · Telluride, CO
Air Arete
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 2 miGood window today.
Chance of Rain
Feels like 55°
Trailhead temp
49° est. at 10,331 ft
Storm chance
38% afternoon
Wind
5 mph SW
Distance
—
Elevation gain
29ft
High point
10,331ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Air Arete is a rock climbing route in Telluride, Colorado, situated on the Western Slope at an elevation of 8,543 feet. The climb is classified as difficult with a specific grade of 5.10b. It is a top-rope route measuring 70 feet in length. The route features an obvious arete located on the right side of a canyon, approximately 150 feet from the mouth. Climbers follow this ridge to the right of a smooth slab that contains a splitter finger crack. Protection is minimal or absent on the main route, and the anchors are shared with the adjacent Pirouette route. Parking is available at the site, and pets are permitted. The area is accessible year-round from January through December. Climbers should prepare for changing weather conditions, including potential snow and ice during winter months. The estimated duration for the climb is 4 hours.
Trail profile
Gain
29 ft
Avg grade
—
Steepest
—
High point
10,331 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Spring climbing conditions. Route may be wet after rainfall. Check weather forecast before climbing.
Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified
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