For Biosecurity reasons, follow this new procedure for permission to climb at Sheridan. No exceptions, don't blow it for everyone.
Entry is only permitted to Rock Climbing groups, no others.
You must have clean footwear that hasn't been worn anywhere where there have been cattle within the last 24 hours. This includes other local crags.
Abide by all NZ Alpine Club rules (see the sign left of the Seafund Road gate).
EACH TIME you enter the property, send a text message to 027 527 1744 with:
1 - Your full name and place of residence
2 - The number of people in your party
3 - Another form of contact, ie email, home address, etc.
IF NO TEXT IS RECEIVED YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.
Sending the text message acknowledges you and your party will abide by all the above rules. There is no longer a logbook to sign. A QR code is available but this DOES NOT replace the requirement to send a txt as above.
Do not block the gate, park well back along the road! Leave gates open or closed as you found them. No dogs. This is private farm land so must be respected.
Any queries, phone 027 527 1744.
PLEASE NOTE REGARDING DESCENDING FROM ROUTES: Not all routes on the Meteor Buttress are equipped with a double-bolt anchor. There are three single bolts with short chain spaced approx 1 meter apart on top of the buttress near the west end that can be reached by topping out, and could be used to rap down the sides of the buttress. At the far east end there are two DBC anchors that could also be used. A bolt and chain was added March 2021 at the west end, making a DBC anchor to abseil from. Plan how to get down and retrieve gear before starting up.
TAKE EXTREME CARE IF WALKING ALONG THE TOP OF THE BUTTRESS AND USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES.
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