50m.
The first real incursion onto The Big Wall. Although low in its grade the route has a serious atmosphere
particularly in the first section. Good ropework is required to prevent rope drag. This route still requires a
clean ascent.
Start just below the top of the grassy shoulder at an obvious traverse line.
1. 50m 5c Traverse right past a pinnacle to a good ledge. Move right and up to a semi-resting place and 2
peg runners. Climb up and right across a quartz band to the end of an overlap, cross this and continue to a
small ledge. Continue up, trending left to finish in a small bay
particularly in the first section. Good ropework is required to prevent rope drag. This route still requires a
clean ascent.
Start just below the top of the grassy shoulder at an obvious traverse line.
1. 50m 5c Traverse right past a pinnacle to a good ledge. Move right and up to a semi-resting place and 2
peg runners. Climb up and right across a quartz band to the end of an overlap, cross this and continue to a
small ledge. Continue up, trending left to finish in a small bay
C.Jackson, J.Fleming 21/Jun/1996.
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Good Crack!
Grade: E5 6a ***
(The Black Cliff)