OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Updated 18 December 2024, by Richard Thomson.
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The Groke
OPEN: Access is subject to conditions.Grade
17,4-
Length
0m
0
Natural pro requiredQuality
First ascent
Fiona Bowie, Richard Thomson, 1987
Located on
Topo ref
TG
Left Wall. Generally follow the vague weaknesses just left of the obvious
drainage line on the face. Even so, protection and belay anchors are sparse
on some pitches, though belays are generally on good ledges. Some pitch
descriptions are generalised.
- P1
- 15
- Alpine (Mt Cook) 4-
- Trad
Weave in and out of ledges and overhangs seeking the easiest route, towards the prominent line in the middle of the wall
- P2
- 15
- Trad
As above.
- P3
- 15
- Trad
As above.
- P4
- 17
- Trad
From below the overhang move left and up around the overhang, then up a faint corner.
- P5
- 13
- Trad
Continue up the wall following the weakness.
- P6
- 13
- Trad
As above
- P7
- 16
- Trad
Follow a faint crack to the upper overhang.
- P8
- 16
- Trad
Through the upper overhang, and into a chimney.
- P9
Easy climbing leading to a scramble to the summit.
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