description
This is a classic sharp arete, with fairly sustained climbing up nicely textured rocks. All bolts are well-spaced. Some holds are a little shiny from use.
Route history
| 1984 | First ascent: Murray Ball |
|---|
Warnings
Location
- Lat/Lon: -44.65437, 168.96500
Grade citation
| 17 | Assigned grade |
| ★★private | |
| *** | ★★★Matt Tranter |
| 16 [16 - 17] -- | grAId |
| 17 | ★★★Jason Selman |
| 17 | ★★★rick phillips |
ethic
Some confusing ethics have resulted in bolted cracks. This is largely a sport venue.
Seasonality
Quality
Overall quality 72 from 165 ratings.
Difficulty - 17
Based on 16 ratings.
Suggested Grade
Based on 16 ratings.
Tick Types
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Sun 28 May
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