The Never-ending Story 17

Start: Start 3 metres right of Mug\'s Alley.

1. 30m (17) Climb the line from beside huge eucalypt. Go direct over bulge at 18 metres and on to small stance 2 metres above a dead tree.

2. 20m (16) Step right and climb twin cracks to very small stance where cracks peter out below a slab.

3. -m (15) Straight up the seam above for 5 metres. Veer up right to right end of overhang. Up and step right to clean grey corner (as for P2 Tequila Sunrise). Up corner for 5 metres then veer up left, then straight up, to avoid loose blocks at top of corner, finishing on ledge below large ceiling.

4. 33m (-) Walk left on ledge to below right-facing corner crack starting behind block on ledge 10 metres left of the left end of the overhang.

5. 50m (14) Steeply up into corner-crack and up it to foot of steep little corner (this and wide crack above can be climbed at about 17). Take easier crack going diagonally right up right on easier ground.

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