Air Arete

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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.

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