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The Groke

Grade
17,4-
Natural pro required
Quality
0
First ascent
Fiona Bowie, Richard Thomson, 1987
Located on
Cloudy Pk
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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