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A-Frame Boulders Guide

  • Grade context: AU
  • Ascents: 2

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1. A-Frame Boulders 3 routes in Cliff

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All Trad climbing

description

Not a bouldering area! Several nice trad face routes on a difficult to access wall. The crag is plainly obvious from the carpark but quite hard to locate when you actually reach the local area. It is the outer face of the 'Tribute' Walls.

© (nmonteith)

access issues

Climbing restrictions apply to many crags in Gariwerd/Grampians. Some of these restrictions are likely to change over time as assessments are completed. Tags are being applied to most crags to reflect their current status. Additional access-notes are provided to clarify restrictions where required (and will over-ride this notice). Current and further Parks Victoria advice can be found at https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park/rock-climbing-in-gariwerd

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approach

Best access is to walk from the far left end of White Wall without going up the rock step toward 'Cut Lunch Walls'. Keep going more or less horizontally for 100m, and you should end up on a terrace which ends under the A-Frame Boulder. Alternatively, abseil in from a bollard at the top of the blocks about 20m outwards of 10 AM (see 'Tribute' Wall).

© (nmonteith)

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 Cloud Piercer

A bit contrived. Smooth slab immediately right of 'Paragon', then continue next to it until you reach the crack. Now go straight up (crux) and trend right to finish up summit.

FA: James McIntosh & Mike Wust, 1998

16 Trad 40m
2 Paragon

Quite Good. Start below the left side of the cave. Up the left edge of the

smooth rock, then trend left to finish up the obvious diagonal crack.

FA: Mike Wust & James McIntosh, 1998

14 Trad 30m
3 Skid Marks

Nice Face. Brown streak which finishes 2m left of 'Paragon'.

FA: James McIntosh & Mike Wust, 1998

16 Trad 25m

2. Index by grade

Grade Stars Name Style Pop
14 Paragon Trad 30m
16 Cloud Piercer Trad 40m
Skid Marks Trad 25m
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