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Moon Boulder (Dark Side)

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Updated 22 December 2024, by Richard Thomson.

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Type
Sector
Part of
Waipari

The Moon Boulder is the centrepiece of Animal Biscuit Valley and has climbs on all three sides. The south and west sides form the Dark Side.

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Routes

Reference Title Grade Length Pro Quality Alert Operations
 Hardon, 23 23 8m 2
0
  • P1
  • 23
  • 8m
  • 2

Start in the overhanging scoop and climb onto the slab.

 By the Power of Greyskull, 31 31 16m 8
1.02
  • P1
  • 31
  • 16m
  • 8

A long time project for many. From the ledge tackle steep ground on some fierce small pockets and then the headwall above.

 Louder, 27 27 15m 5
2.01
  • P1
  • 27
  • 15m
  • 5

Was once the steep Waipari test piece. Begin on the right hand end of the ledge, power up on pockets then traverse left on good holds. Finish up through more steep terrain.

 Dweezil Logic, 24 24 15m 5
0
  • P1
  • 24
  • 15m
  • 5

The next three routes all start up the hill round to the right, follow a rough track up to the base Just to the right. Climb up the centre of the overhanging face, a large “run out” to finish, shares the belay of Louder.
 Dark Side of the Moon Unit, 21 21 10m 3
0
  • P1
  • 21
  • 10m
  • 3

Steep bulging yellow wall. A right tending route which is the furthest route right.
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