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On Patrol In The Ruins Of Your Body

OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.
Updated 28 June 2025, by Richard Thomson.

Whanganui Bay is now open to climbers until 30 November 2025. To register and for access conditions visit https://whanganuibay.acat.org.nz/.

Grade
23
Length
20m
8
Quality
3
First ascent
Dave Fearnley, 1983 (with refinement from Lionel Clay)
Located on
James Stirling Wall
Topo ref
23
  • P1
  • 23
  • 20m
  • 8

Despite its chequered history (see The Climber magazine issue 66), this route has all the hallmarks of a classic. Long and varied with brilliant moves and a crux where it hurts.

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Attribution
Rock Deluxe North
UUID
 
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