Rockfax Description
This combination of routes gets you from the very base pretty much to the very top, up a reasonable set of trad pitches with a couple of sport connections.
1) VS 4c. Runup. Start from way down in the base. Belay at the top or continue to the belay below the next pitch.
2) E1 5a. Looning The Tube. The best pitch.
3) 5a. Steps of Glory. A sport connection.
4) 6a. Sodor. A sport connection - alternatives exist.
5) E1 5b. M.I.L. Arete. A nice arete.
6) HVS 5a. Razorback. The crack.
7) HVS 5a. Digital Delection. A great climb. Drop down and go through the tunnel for the next one.
8) VS 4c. The Shining. Not the best pitch. The two easy sport routes to the right are alternatives.
9) VS 4b. Goblin Party. A fine finish virtually at the top of the vast bowl. © Rockfax
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| AlexF99 | 30 Apr |
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βeta: I Led the 5a sport route in the middle. Mike did the rest. Completed in 2 Hours 48 Minutes | βeta? | |
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βeta: I Led the 5a sport route in the middle. Mike did the rest. Completed in 2 Hours 48 Minutes |
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| JaySheppard | 6 May, 2022 |
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βeta: A little unnerved by the fact there were only 5 logs of this before we did it but it was a fun day and pretty epic to slowly ascend the entire west face of the Australia col. We swung leads all the way up, took us over 6 hours total but probably could have been quicker if it wasn\'t our 4th day on. A good variety of pitches throughout that are a mix of classics, esoterica, bolts and dubious gear that accurately reflect the slate trad experience. The final 2 pitches are a pile of choss that definitely provide an exciting finish although a lot easier than everything that came before it. Just be careful and for the love of god don\'t fall. | βeta? | |
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βeta: A little unnerved by the fact there were only 5 logs of this before we did it but it was a fun day and pretty epic to slowly ascend the entire west face of the Australia col. We swung leads all the way up, took us over 6 hours total but probably could have been quicker if it wasn't our 4th day on. A good variety of pitches throughout that are a mix of classics, esoterica, bolts and dubious gear that accurately reflect the slate trad experience. The final 2 pitches are a pile of choss that definitely provide an exciting finish although a lot easier than everything that came before it. Just be careful and for the love of god don't fall. |
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The Grooves
Grade: E1 5b ***
(Cyrn Las (Gyrn Las))