Top New Zealand climbers, Dan Joll and Karl 'Merry' Schimanski had both been looking at the Airport Wall in Fiordland for over 20 years. As a culmination of their careers as climbers, this is the story of patience, determination and perseverance. Airport Wall follows the unfolding of one of New Zealand's first big wall climbs:
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Great film, really enjoyed that. Looks a fantastic route!
V adventurous ! I missed the rock type - did anyone else hear it named ??
The Darrans rock is granite, specifically diorite. Some of the best, most solid rock in NZ.
Thanks ! Just searched out the topo - to discover that this is almost old news - the video concerns the route: Mile High Club
https://www.alpineteam.co.nz/post/mile-high-club-700m-22-pitches-26-27-airport-wall-milford-sound
Since which a 2nd line has been added: The Dreamliner
https://www.alpineteam.co.nz/post/the-dreamliner-airport-wall-milford-sound
topos are presented for both routes on these web pages
Dated 2021 - maybe a third line is already under research ??
Great vid to watch but what really blew my brains was that they managed to get a dry day in Milford Sound?????