Routes : Australasia : New Zealand : Canterbury : Banks Peninsula : Devils Gap : Main Cliff : Throwaway Epic, 17
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Throwaway Epic, 17 - 5.9
Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 60
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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Gary Kearns April '07
Rock (Trad)
PG13
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wires, cams(BD#.4 - .75), DBA
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Description:
A few meters right of Satan's Slit, in a shallow right facing dihedral. A bouldery start on brittle rock leads into solid rock and good gear in the dihedral. Once on the ledge, climb through the small roof then continue up the head wall on easier terrain.Descent Options:
Rap from the rings or scramble down the descent gully.
Submitted by: socialclimber on 2007-04-22
Views: 660
Route ID: 85041
1 Ascent Recorded
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Onsight ascent by:
Ground up first ascent
This line is steeper and has better climbing than it looks from the ground. Very good gear if you look for it. A hold blew a few meters from the ground which put me back on a small ledge.
Added: 2007-04-16
