Split Pinnacle, East Arete

This fun climb Starts in a chimney on the east side of the spire.

Climb cracks into the chimney (5.8), chimney up to a belay at it's end.

Climb 5.7 crystals and a 5.8 corner for a pitch.

Move down and left (5.4)to a belay below a curving crack.

Follow this (5.8) to the little notch below the tip. Either climb a 5.10c lieback, or A1 crack to the summit.

Originally submitted by

Blitzo

, Oct 22, 2006. Converted to a route posthumously at

Mike Dahlquist

's suggestion, thanks.

Refer to Eagle Creek approach description.

To descend, rappel to the notch and walk down the north side.

Yosemite trad rack.