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Northwest and Southwest Guidebook updates 27-Jan-2005 At 9:09:14 PM Robin

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I read in the latest argus that both these guides will be updated before year end and feedback is requested. Here's some of my opinions, don't expect everyone to agree but any feedback will assist Bill with the editing.

Camels Hump
Bloodline - should be 23 and hard end at that. Have not come accross anyone that thinks it is 22 and plenty say it could be 24.

Open Project (right bloodline) - I have heard it has been climbed, any details?

Warlock - was downgraded from 20 to 18 for first edition but still think it may only be 17.

Boogie Till you Puke - has got 2 stars but probably worth 3. One of the classic routes near Melbourne and compared to 3 star routes at Weribee has to be at least as good.

Black Hill
Donkey Has Bolted - first ascent listed as 1966 but I was born in 1967. So I guess no one can dispute that it should read 1996.

Bon Voyage - 23 no stars should at least get one star. It is one of the test pieces at the crag and very popular.

Greenpiece - gets one star but not worth any, probably never seen a second ascent.

Passionate Public Petting - gets a star but not worth any. Looks like a key pillar to start has fallen over.

Wabbit Wocks
Instant Injustice - 22+...grade needs confirming. I think it is 22 with bouldery start and a spotter is handy. Technically no harder than 22 and easier with reach.

Mt Beckworth
Mmmm trouble here. I think deduct a star off everything then it's consistent with other granite crags like Black Hill. If not should look at adding stars to similar climbs at Blackhill such as Squeal Like a Pig, Rough Diamond, Millawa etc. In all honesty I think Black Hill is a little on the conservative side with stars and Mt B a little on the generous side.

Werribee Gorge
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