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Tarana classics....? 9-Sep-2008 At 9:32:30 AM psd

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On 8/09/2008 Dr Box wrote:
>Hi all
>
>was planning a trip out to Tarana this weekend (hope it doesnt rain) and
>was wondering if there are any 'must do's'? any all time wicked lines?

Tarana is fantastic - you'll have a great time! You should definitely get on:

Six Days on the Toad - all time classic. Don't leave without getting on it.

Fuzzy Navel - maybe I'm soft but even though it's an easy grade the position of the bolts on pitch 2 makes this pretty gripping - but still an all-time classic must-do (take a couple of big cams for the belay (there apparently used to be a tree but it's gone)).

A few others in coffin hole gully are good too (field commander jagusch is nice) as a warm up for 6DOTD and in the same area. If you do want to get used to the rock on some shorter ones these are a good option. In the area Mikl is referring to climbs like greenies delight and mortal combat are good fun (if bouldery) but yeah you will not get a decent sense of the place if you don't check out the tall climbs.

>i havent been out there, so any info would be great. from the sounds of
>the guide, would a change of undies be a part of the recommended rack ?
>'5 BR in 30m'... sounds like a bit of fun

They can be scary but only if you don't trust your feet - in reality they are pretty safe. As someone said - you slide not tumble if you come unstuck.

Cheers,
Peter