Elsies Peak

The venue sprang into prominence in the early '80s when hard lines up the amphitheatre were the hardest thing around.

Elsies Peak

The venue sprang into prominence in the early '80s when hard lines up the amphitheatre were the hardest thing around.

Elsies Peak

The venue sprang into prominence in the early '80s when hard lines up the amphitheatre were the hardest thing around.

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Single Pitch
2 Pitches
3 Pitches
4 Pitches
5 Pitches
Standard
50m
Double
Overhang
Powerful
Steep
General
Climbing
Key

Great choice when other areas are affected by weather. Avoid when the South Easter is blowing as the rock gets slimy. Great shade in the afternoon.

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Approach

Descent: Most routes that top out are most easily descended by finding a scramble line down the left had skyline.

Some routes have abseil anchors.

Descent

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Alpine
Area's or routes located in mountainous regions and requiring multiple mountain skills (navigation ; extreme weather ; self sufficiency ; remote )
Ice
Area or Route requires Ice Climbing and associated Winter skills
Sport
Area or Route is fully equipped as a sport climb. Separate distinction for # of PITCHES
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Area or Route is a mixture of SPORT & Trad climbing styles
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Area or Route requires Traditional equipment and experties
2 Pitches
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Standard
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50m
Indicates the minimum length rope needed to typically climb safely.
Double
Typically climbed using half ropes
Corner
Climbs or mostly climbs a corner system. This often requires stemming as a technique.
Crack Climb
Follows a crack-system predominantly and may require good jamming technique.
Overhang
Indicates the overall style. Face climbing is steeper than slab usually on small holds and edges, often feeling delicate / insecure.
Overhang
Overhanging, usually involving roofs.
Powerful
Powerful style is often in conjunction with another style but feeling more powerful than is common for the style.
Slab
Usually not quite vertical and requiring smearing and friction techniques.
Steep
Consistently steeper than Vertical but not overhanging / roof-y
Technical
Additional to general styles, requiring careful sequence and thoughtful climbing.
Vert
General vertical climbing with no other defining style.