The Blockhouse Crags

Good technical climbs along the Western (East Facing) side of the Canyon shortly after entering Kings Canyon proper.

Natalie Knos climbing Crowbar Collateral at The Blockhouse, Aussenkehr. 📸: Trystan Firman

Crag and Sector orientation, Kings Canyon, Aussenkehr

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The Blockhouse Crags

PM Shade

Sport

50m

Crack Climb

Overhang

Technical

Single Pitch

2 Pitches

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Approach

Descent

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Single & Multi Pitch

Expanded view for the Cry Me A River Sector, Kings Throne Canyon, Aussenkehr.

Route Topo for Cry Me A River, Kings Throne Canyon, Aussenkehr.

Cry Me A River Sector

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

An adventurous sector marked by the original multi pitch trad route featuring an vertical crack

300

m ASL

PM Shade

AM Shade

50m

2 Pitches

Single Pitch

Climbing topo for Not To Be Sneered At Sector, Kings Canyon, Aussenkehr

Not To Be Sneered At Sector

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

A short easy sector for those extra cold days.

300

m ASL

Sport

Trad

Vert

Single Pitch

50m

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Multi Pitch

Climbing topo for Kings Throne Sector, Kings Canyon, Aussenkehr

Kings Throne Sector

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

The impressive walls high up on the Southern slopes

300

m ASL

Trad

Vert

No Shade

2 Pitches

60m

Single Pitch

Route Topo's for the Blockhouse Sector, Kings Throne Canyon, Aussenkehr.

Natalie Knos Climbing Crowbar Collateral,Blockhouse Sector, Kings Throne Canyon, Aussenkehr.

Blockhouse Sector

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Quality routes featuring a variety of styles - Crack, corner and face all in one sector.

300

m ASL

PM Shade

AM Shade

50m

Single Pitch

Single & Multi Pitch

Climbing topo for River Gang Sector, Kings Canyon, Aussenkehr

River Gang Sector

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Excellent climbing with shade earlier than Blockhouse (but not full day shade like Flames)

300

m ASL

Shade All Day

2 Pitches

60m

Single Pitch

Sport & Trad

Single Pitch

Climbing topo for Flame Sector, Kings Canyon, Aussenkehr

The Flames Sector

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Tucked away in the Northern Bend, this sector enjoys (almost) full day shade. Definitely scope for more routes.

300

m ASL

Shade All Day

Sport

2 Pitches

60m

Trad

Single Pitch

Climbing topo for Purple Haze Sector, Kings Canyon, Aussenkehr

Approach map for Purple Haze Sector, Aussenkehr

Approach map for Purple Haze Sector, Aussenkehr

Purple Haze Sector

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Great routes which you will wish were taller.Perched higher up the Northern Bend, this sector enjoys (almost) full day shade.

300

m ASL

Sport

2 Pitches

60m

Trad

Vert

Single Pitch

Climbing topo for Excavation Sector, Kings Canyon, Aussenkehr

Excavation Sector

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Boulder

Sport

Trad

Big wall

Alpine

Ice

Good routes on hard, compact rock.

300

m ASL

Sport

60m

Trad

Vert

PM Shade

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AM Shade

Morning ; Afternoon ; All Day or NO Shade

10B | Ch

Equipped with x number of Bolts & Chains (lower off rings)

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

Sport & Trad

Area or Route is a mixture of SPORT & Trad climbing styles

Trad

Area or Route requires Traditional equipment and experties

2 Pitches

Indicates the typical # of pitches of the area or route

Special

Indicates that a specialised Rack or Traditional equipment is typically required and will be mentioned in the Route Description BETA

Standard

Indicates that typically a Standard Traditional Rack will suffice. Typically in ZA that is a 8-10 Cams + 10-15 wires/nuts.

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.

A bold lead

A bold lead with potentially serious consequences (including a ground fall) to falling off.

Crime

Beware of high incidence of crime

Exposed Sections

Beware of exposed sections

Flooding

Be ware of localised flooding and swollen rivers & river crossings

Highball

Warning - Highball boulder

Lightning

Beware thunderstorms and lightning

Scramble Sections

Sections involve scrambling and may require a rope

Different Start & End Point

The starting and ending points for this adventure are at different locations and may require seperate transport.

Water Shortage

Water can be scarce, be sure to carry sufficient.

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