2m L of Dunes is a R facing corner. Start by scrambling (or roping) up this to the top of the huge flake.
25m (16) Grey slab to strenuous chalked wall, then head L up stepped ramp to a belay ledge on the arete. (The original avoided the overlap by going way off R - this better direct way was done by Keith Lockwood and Geoff Schirmer 4/2/78).
10m (-) Step L then up over worrisome blocks and belay under orange corner. 2b: Variant 15m Straight up arete with reasonable pro and rock.
15m (16) Up orange corner then R under arching roof to arete.
25m (-) Up the line then L onto wall and belay under steep little crack (which is pitch 5 of Dunes).
32m (-) Traverse L, ignore scrubby crack, and take the balancy grey slab then join the final corner of Dunes.
22 May 1965 | First ascent: Peter Jackson & Bob Bull |
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Mount Arapiles is first and foremost a trad climbing area. The few sport climbs tend to be in the higher grades where no natural pro is available.
Bolting, particularly retro-bolting, is discouraged and should only be undertaken after extensive consultation with the local climbers, first ascensionists, etc. Inappropriately placed bolts have been chopped.
Do not chip the rock.
Look after the park.
Stick to the paths.
Don't disturb the wildlife.
Routes near peregrine falcon nesting sites are closed in the spring.
Minimise the impact of your camping (fuel stoves not fires, take your rubbish with you, etc).
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