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new Blue Mtns guidebook -- call for info! 15-Jan-2010 At 6:11:23 PM bw

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On 15/01/2010 voodoo wrote:
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>I have a copy of the 2007 addition and I have to say it can be pretty
>difficult to locate climbs, especially where it's a climb that doesn't
>appear on a photo (or a whole area is without a photo).
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>What would really assist is if some of the 'hardware' information was
>included in the description (eg "5 FH to DBB"). The Sun Surf and Sandstone
>guide is a beautiful example of this style, and I find it one of the easiest
>guides to get my bearings with. You can simply look up the rock and spot
>the routes based on the pattern of hardware present and very quickly work
>out what you're standing in front of. This is especially useful at a crag
>where none of the climbs are initialled (which is a bit of an annoying
>trend!).
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x2... overall a great guide - and the pics in there are great - really get me fired up to
climb :) cheers