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Tue 10th Jan 2012 - Wolgan Valley
Old Baldy Lower Cliff
19 Liquid Sky Sport 40m, 10 Classic
A fabulous wall in the Wolgan. On the first ascent I went up the arete on the L and came back R but most people go up the corner and move L, although this is not really protected. Carrot bolts. One's a over-hammered and you'll need a prepared wire to clip it with. Rap chain at the belay.

 
Sat 8th Jan 1994 - Wolgan Valley
Old Baldy Lower Cliff
23 First Ascent Sport 47m, 15 Classic
I did the first ascent in summer 93/94 with Linda belaying. There are 14-16 'carrot' bolts with no hangers. One of the bolts in the middle section is probably too high and a bit hard to clip. Best to just do the move or rap in and pre-clip all the gear. The rock is fantastic in the middle sections up the flakes although I broke a hold above the little roof. If there's 2 bolts clip both

 
Wed 11th Apr 1984 - Vaucluse
Diamond Bay Northern Wall
22 Acute What - with Stuart Hickson, Michael Law Sport 18m, 8 Classic

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