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A Crag Guide gives an extensive view of all sub areas and climbs at a point in the index. It shows a snapshot of the index heirachy, up to 300 climbs (or areas) on a single web page. It shows selected comments climbers have made on a recently submitted ascent.

At a minor crag level this should be suitable for printing and taking with you on a climbing trip as an adjunct to your guidebook.

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Contributors

Thanks to the following people who have contributed to this crag guide:

Calum Hudson vaughan thomas greg low

The size of a person's name reflects their Crag Karma, which is their level of contribution. You can help contribute to your local crag by adding descriptions, photos, topos and more.

Table of contents

1. North Buttress 4 routes in Area

Summary:
All Unknown
RouteGradeStylePopularitySelected ascents
1 North Buttress, Little North Face Start
Unknown
2 North Buttress Direct Start
Unknown
3 *** North Buttress

Arguably the greatest rock climb in New Zealand.

FA: Murray Jones & Harold Jacobs,

17
Unknown 500m
greg low 5 years ago

a very long but worthwhile day

Calum Hudson 35 years ago

1st solo ascent 1978 in 3 hours return from Phil's Biv.

4 Right Hand Variation
Unknown

2. Index by grade

Grade Stars Name Style
17 *** North Buttress Unknown 500m
? North Buttress Direct Start Unknown
North Buttress, Little North Face Start Unknown
Right Hand Variation Unknown