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Andersens Slabs Guide

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Michael Hall Justin Foo Anthony Williams Nick Clow Almar Postma Ben Jenga terry tynan ross taylor

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Table of contents

1. Andersens Slabs 13 routes in Sector

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Seasonality

All Bouldering

access issues

Amnesty and Left Main bouldering areas are not permitted due to discover of artifact scatters in the soil.

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ethic

Grampians / Gariwerd access issues have emerged (2019) due to potential risk to the environment and cultural sites. Climbers need to be aware that there are significant Aboriginal sites in the Grampians, especially in cave areas. Please take time to understand the access situation. Leave no trace and climb responsibly.

Please note that due to the fact that the Grampians is a National Park, dogs and other pets are not allowed in the park except in vehicles on sealed roads and in sealed car parks.

===Cliffcare Climber’s Code===

  • Find out about and observe access restrictions and agreements.

  • Use existing access tracks to minimise erosion - keep to hard ground & rock surfaces.

  • Do not disturb nesting birds or other wildlife.

  • Protect all native vegetation, especially at the base of cliffs. Wire brushing to remove mosses and 'gardening' in cracks and gullies is not permitted. Use slings to protect trees while belaying or abseiling if belay anchors are not provided.

  • Respect sites of geological, cultural, or other scientific interest. Do NOT develop new climbs in or near Cultural Heritage sites.

  • Chalk has high visual impact - minimise your use of it. Parks Victoria have requested the use of coloured chalk in Gariwerd.

  • Minimise the placement of fixed equipment, especially where Trad gear is available. Respect any "no bolting" areas.

  • Do not leave any rubbish - take it home with you.

  • Dispose of human waste in a sanitary manner (bury, or even better pack it out). Do not pollute water supplies.

  • Off-road driving is illegal in Gariwerd.

  • Keep campsites clean, and do not light campfires outside of official metal fire pits.

For more detailed information visit https://www.cliffcare.org.au/education

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RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
1 Holding Pattern V4 Boulder
2 Switcharooney V4 Boulder
3 Feverish V6 Boulder
RouteGradeStyleSelected ascents
4 Snatch

The line 1m right of Feverish starting at the good pocket. Make tenuous moves up slopey rails to a high top out.

V11 Boulder
5 Beaver

Start on the low end of the horizontal flake at the far right of the wall. Climb the rail up to a tricky mantle.

V4 Boulder
6 Warmup Traverse

A fun, though dank, warmup flake traverse starting in the small corridor between the two slabs.

V0 Boulder 2m
7 Slab 101

Stand start on the left of slab. Follow the flake to the top.

V1 Boulder 3m
8 J S Memorial slab

An area classic up the middle of the slab (unfortunately also a bit of an eliminate). Stand start with terrible smears and crimps and move up to the vague slopey rails (the good holds out right are off) and top out. Delicate, technical, and fun.

V4 Boulder 2m
9 Golden Arete

Sit start and climb the line up the right side of the wall using the arete and good holds on the face.

V0 Boulder 3m
10 The Ramp

Sit start at a sloping flat hold on the arete and climb up the vague nose just right of Golden Arete.

V0 Boulder 4m
11 Esteria V6 Boulder
12 Mungo's Roof

Popular. Sit start on good flakes at the lowest part of the roof and climb the line of flakes, pinches and edges all the way out to cruxy moves at the lip. Finish at the big jug on the face or top out.

FA: Mungo

V10 Boulder
13 16 Variant V5 Boulder 2m

2. Index by grade

Grade Stars Name Style Pop
V0 Golden Arete Boulder 3m
The Ramp Boulder 4m
Warmup Traverse Boulder 2m
V1 Slab 101 Boulder 3m
V4 Beaver Boulder
Holding Pattern Boulder
J S Memorial slab Boulder 2m
Switcharooney Boulder
V5 16 Variant Boulder 2m
V6 Esteria Boulder
Feverish Boulder
V10 Mungo's Roof Boulder
V11 Snatch Boulder
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