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Thanks Mt Arapiles, Mentz & Tempest & Lockwood 31-Jan-2014 At 1:02:32 AM Lex

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Hi all.

Now back in chilly Scotland after an Australian visit, I want to thank the cliffs of Mt Arapiles, and the guidebook and coffee table book writers.

What rock! What lines! I had a great week at The Pines, and despite getting there in the middle of the recent heatwave, got some good classics done: including Muldoon, Lamplighter, Watchtower Crack, Syrinx, The Bard, Brolga.... and some great smaller stuff on the Organ Pipes. Its definitely rock that invites you to climb.

My pleasure during the week was also increased by Simon Mentz's and Glenn Tempest's excellent guidebook. A great and humorous read for its own sake, and spot on for finding the route and getting up it.

I'd also like to mention I got Arapiles, A million Mountains by Keith Lockwood which is a very good read too, and provided a lot of background and colour before I even got there. Its the kind of book that makes you glad you're a climber.

Thanks all.... I'll be back.

Cheers,

Lex