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Half Life

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
25
Length
38m
6
Natural pro required
Quality
1.02
First ascent
John Palmer
Located on
Wild Wall
Topo ref
6

The vague corner system left of Rubber Band Man. Two distinct pitches.

  • P1
  • 24
  • 18m
  • 6

Start as for Rubber Band Man, up the scruffy wall and slab. Above the second bolt, track left into the groove via a devious sequence. Steady climbing then leads to a sloper crux just above the last bolt.

  • P2
  • 25
  • 20m
  • 3
  • Trad

From the belay ledge, scramble up to the base of the obvious corner. Small gear (wires, sliders) and technical stemming leads to a big flake at half height. From here, the crux and 3 bolts of yet more technical stemming awaits.

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