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Hotu East Wing

Type
Altitude
1300m
Part of

The east side of the Hotu Cliffs.

Image
Aspect
South
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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Operations
1 1Ringatu, 11 11 15m
2.01

  • P1
  • 11
  • 15m
  • Trad

An excellent route. Climb the buttress, keeping as near as possible to the crest (easier to the left). A good spike and/or nut belay at the top.


2 2Ringatu Direct, 15 15 15m
0

  • P1
  • 15
  • 15m
  • Trad

An alternate start up a steep crack with a loose block in it.


3 3Swerv, 17 17 15m
0

  • P1
  • 17
  • 15m
  • Trad

The right-hand crack and main face on the buttress. Climb the crack and overhang free then aid up the gently overhanging face above (A2).


4 4Swing, 17,A2 17,A2 15m
0

  • P1
  • 17
  • Aid A2
  • 15m
  • Trad

Start up Swerv, then move right around an edge and straight up on large holds.


5 5Tuhoe, 14 14 20m
0

  • P1
  • 14
  • 20m
  • Trad

Climb the deep groove on the right of the main buttress to near a dangerously loose block, then onto a ledge on the right. Climb the clean corner above and join Ringatu to the top.


6 6Te Kooti, 17 17 15m
0

  • P1
  • 17
  • 15m
  • Trad

Layback and jam the steep crack. Strenuous after the bulge.


7 7The Tumbler, 16 16 10m
0

  • P1
  • 16
  • 10m
  • Trad

The right-hand most line on the East Wing. A short, delicate corner problem.


Comments
Attribution
Richard Thomson
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