description
Traverse rightwards into the base of the obvious rock ladder. A bit of trickery makes it easier. Stick clip first ring makes it better on the nerves. New anchor out left adds another 4 moves and restores some of the original climbing. Start: 4m right of Cenotaph Corner.
Route history
| 1980 | First ascent: Mike Law & James Holbrook |
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Warnings
Location
- Lat/Lon: -33.60290, 151.14800
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Grade citation
| 19 | Assigned grade |
| ★★★private | |
| 19 | OZ Rock |
| 19(S) | ★ Sun, Surf and Sandstone - A Rockclimber's Guide to Sydney |
| 19 | ★★ Pocket RockGUIDE: Sydney and the Sea Cliffs |
| 19 *** | ★★★ ACA Route Register |
| 19 [19 - 19] | grAId |
Seasonality
Quality
Overall quality 66 from 360 ratings.
Tick Types
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Tom Dupree on ★★ Ladder of Gloom 19 - It's straight up from here...
Dan Anderson on ★★ Ladder of Gloom 19 - Dan pulls on Ladder of Gloom Jugs
David Kobler on ★★ Ladder of Gloom 19 - Top of ladder of gloom
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