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Ardberg Boulder

  • Grade context: AU
  • Ascents: 23
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Description

One of the larger boulders one the edge of the sand. Capped in orange "algae" with a large left lean crack dissecting the back of the boulder. The fused pieces of rock make for amazing hand holds.

This boulder may occasionally be covered by sand at the bottom. It may not be climbable at times. If the lower flake is not visible, it is not climbable.

Access issues inherited from Wilson's Promontory

A free permit is required to climb in this National Park. This can be obtained from the information center. If the ranger is unsure about the permit tell them it is at the far right of their counter (there are lots of casual rangers working here who are unsure of all the processes). It is a simple form to fill out solely for emergency purposes. Parks Victoria only recognizes the following locations as climbing areas at the Prom:

-Mt Bishop

-Elephant Rock

-Mt Oberon

-Little Oberon (Trackside Wall)

-Turtle Rock.

There are no access issues for bouldering at beaches.

Approach

Head to South Whiskey Boulders. It is almost impossible to describe which boulder it is in this maze so match the topo. The boulder is one of the closer to the edge of the field (beach side).

Descent is down the least steep area, using the awesome rocks fused into the granite.

Ethic inherited from Wilson's Promontory

  • Be friendly and respectful to other park users, and especially to any Park Rangers
  • Please respect camping and no-fire rules
  • NO BOLTS - Bolting is prohibited within Wilsons Prom
  • Brush ticks
  • Keep all off-track activities to a minimum
  • Chipping holds or marking the start of climbs is prohibited
  • 'Gardening' is prohibited (removal or damage to vegetation on climbs)
  • Access the cliffs using existing paths and if appropriate descend by abseil rather than scrambling

UPDATED 2024: Projects will remain closed for one year from the date of upload. If not completed after one year, the route is open for others to attempt.

Routes

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Sit start off the rock, using the large left leaning diagonal crack. Up wall through interesting crimps and onto bomber jugs at top.

FFA: Mikie Bob, 23 Feb 2017

Sit start from wet sand. Tricky mantle onto ground flake and up.

Set: Mikie Bob, 23 Feb 2017

FA: Ash Burton-Smith, 17 Oct 2017

Follow the crack. SDS as for Heavily Peated. Stand and traverse leftward following the diagonal left leaning line. No using jugs at top until you are fully on the slab.

FA: Jamie, 24 Jan 2021

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Author(s): Lindorff, Goding & Hodgson

Date: 2011

ISBN: 9780646529387

Get ready to fully experience the rock climbing scene in Victoria with Sublime Climbs, a comprehensive guidebook authored by Kevin Lindorff, Josef Goding, and Jarrod Hodgson. This full-color, 380-page book covers the best climbing locations in the region, including Mt Arapiles, Mt Buffalo, and the Grampians. It features descriptions of over 700 routes, topographic maps, and breathtaking images. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the sport, Sublime Climbs has everything you need to make the most of your climbing experience in Victoria and experience all of it's classic routes.

Author(s): Chris Baxter & Glenn Tempest

Date: 1994

ISBN: 0646167308

A Guide to selected rockclimbs at Mt Arapiles,the Grampians and Mt Buffalo

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