Above the large prominent waterfall near the upper ski tow. Routes developed during the NZAC Summer Climbing Camp 2015.
From TASC Lodge, scramble up to ski field upper tow shed buliding and siddle to the waterfall (10-15 mins.)
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15m
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From the flat area at the bottom of the upper cascade, cross the stream to the norther side. Belay. Step up and traverse into the corner system before heading straight up. Rock solid. Protection good. Good belay bollard at the top. Don French, Jozef Crosland Jan'2015 |
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12
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40m
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2 meters right of the waterfall. Good climbing on solid rock all the way. David Garrity, Ellen Garrity, Francis Garrity 4/1/2015 |
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12
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30m
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6 to 8 meters north of the waterfall. Climb good rock steepening near the top. Good anchors Phillip Garritty, Ellen Garrity, Francis Garrity 4/1/2015 |
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Caving !
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2
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10m
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Lava Cave just south of the Dimrill Stairs waterfall. It's more odvious when you get closer to it. It is basically a crawl. Exits at the base of the top cascase. It would be fun to come out of the cave and climb the overhang above. Not really climbing, but it is a fun adventure for the junior support team. ? |
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15
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15m
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About 30ms north of Dimrill Stairs waterfalls. Don French, Natasha Robinson, 5/1/2015 |
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16
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15m
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Step little corner 15ms right of "New Friends". Step ground. Soliod rock, good placements. Nic Allen, Natasha Robinson 3/1/2015 |
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WI2
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40m
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Climb the ice to the left of the stream. Steep finish on free standing icicle. Best tackled early in season before snow accumulates has been climbed - unknown |
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WI2
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40m
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Right side of waterfall. Best climbed early in season before snow accumulates. Takes steep corner on top section of falls. Has been climbed - unknown |
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Comments
This area is called "Dimrill Stairs", as it reminds one of the place of the same name in "Lord of the Rings" There is a pair of pleasant cascading waterfalls.
The rock is low angle and ideal for easy leads. Routes are generally on the northern side of the waterfall. But there is room for short overhanging routes beside the waterfall. There is a 10m cave on the southern side of the waterfall, and ideal place for children to play.