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South Jawbone update, Sept 27 27-Sep-2015 At 10:50:11 PM semi.ivan

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Just a few words about the state of things at the South Jawbone in the Cathedrals for those who may be dreaming of climbing there but is hesitant to go.

The first half of the way down from the saddle is fine, no prickles. Further down the prickles start, they are relatively dense and unforgiving. On the positive side, these acacias are flowering at the moment and smell just fantastic!
We bashed our way to the crag base pruning the prickles as we went. This "tunnel" might still be there for another couple of weeks.
At the base the crag is relatively clean and and it is managable to walk along.

We then went up the Pulp Friction cleaning the route from prickles and soil. What a wonderful climb with some funky protection placements!

All in all, I feel the South Jawbone is undeservedly forgotten. The crag has a great potential for harder slab routes (many unprotectable, need bolting) and would prosper if there were a couple of sets of rappel anchors. Even though bush bashing eats a lot of energy and leaves a lot of prickles everywhere, the crag is well worth a visit, especially now with one of its best routes being clean!