Aspen Arete Sit

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Aspen Arete Sit is a moderate rock climbing area on the Western Slope near Aspen, Colorado. The site features a single moderate route that typically takes about four hours to complete. Elevation data varies between sources, listing the location at either 5,128 feet or 6,342 feet. The climbing involves balancy movement on a slightly less-than-vertical face. Access is open year-round from January through December, and parking is available on site. The area is pet-friendly. The specific route, identified as Gritstone Arete in nearby Montrose, utilizes sport climbing protection with three bolts leading to a double bolt anchor. The climbing face is situated just left of a large chimney at the left end of the brown wall.

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