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Stupid Projects 8-Nov-2007 At 6:21:19 PM LGJ

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Slightly off topic I know, but the example climb description reminded me of all the brilliant descriptons I've been reading in an old guide I picked up recently. I was discussing with a friend how now, being a climber, such simple words like tussle, bottomless, off width etc etc invoke such strong feelings now! Maybe if the mods want you can start another thread with this post of more golden beta - or maybe this could be a project for you Evan!

23 The Gates of Moria 45m
This poor excuse for a climb should be cemented up... actually it’s probably a good route for visiting Queenslanders to do.
Start: About 10m right of ‘That’s Entertainment’ below big ugly chimney.
20m Up the cleft on the right wall as for ‘The Gremlin’, a tussle with chock stones lands one before the gates.
20m Jump into bottomless cavern and squeeze upwards (usually) in total darkness to a sandy grotto.
5m Several overhanging mud pull-ups to top.
Chris Dale, Paul Bayne, April 1983