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Crows Nest Pinnacle

OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.
Updated 22 December 2024, by Richard Thomson.

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CLOSED: Temporary closure
Updated 15 February 2026, by ezstewart.

CLOSED for a month from Feb 14 to allow time to recover from slips and flooding after heavy rain this weekend. Please do not visit until reopened.

Type
Sector
Part of
Sheridan Hills

Crows Nest Pinnacle is the highest piece of rock on the ridge between Chunderosa Buttress
and Flying Cow Buttress. The panoramic view from the top is well worth the effort of climbing
up. The South and West faces are to date unclimbed: there may be a few good climbs there.
All the routes share the same DBC belay.

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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
 Hook Line and Sinker, 17 17 8m
0
  • P1
  • 17
  • 8m
  • Trad

Climb the middle of the face, crossing the diagonal crack at about half height. Bryce climbed the face using friends in pockets and hooks plus a skillful sling lasso to protect the top moves, which was all so we could get access to the top of the pinnacle. No bolts. DBC belay.

 Monsoon Madness, 13 13 10m 3
0
  • P1
  • 13
  • 10m
  • 3

Climb the west facing slab. Start with a good thread at chest height if you want some protection from the steep drop down the hillside, then continue up past 3 bolts. DBC belay. The easy moves and incredible views make for stimulating climbing.

 Double Jeopardy, 14 14 13m 3
1.02
  • P1
  • 14
  • 13m
  • 3

Climbs the prominent buttress at the SE corner of the pinnacle. Don’t be put off by the height of the first bolt as it is an easy clip and the moves are very secure. 3 bolts. DBC belay.

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