An epic day (I don’t use that term loosely) on the rock up the ultra classic SE Arete. 6 long and exposed pitches with plenty of scrambling in between. Left Phoenix at 4 AM, on the trail by 7:30. Approach trail+ bushwhacked put us climbing at 1145. Summited at 345. Made it back to the trail at 545 after rappelling the Forbes Montoya Route and car by 730. After stopping for dinner, didn’t get home until after 11. A very memorable technical backcountry adventure. Complete TR: https://themtsarecalling.com/baboquivari/

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