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Rain Wall

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Description

Just around the corner from the womb-like Gallery ... but a whole different experience. Very few bolts here, mainly serious trad on a big wall.

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Access issues inherited from Grampians

Climbing restrictions apply to many crags in Gariwerd/Grampians. Some of these restrictions are likely to change over time as assessments are completed. Tags are being applied to most crags to reflect their current status. Additional access-notes are provided to clarify restrictions where required (and will over-ride this notice). Current and further Parks Victoria advice can be found at https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park/rock-climbing-in-gariwerd

Approach

Before you enter the narrow gully just before you get to the Gallery hang a right and scramble down a loose gully, then follow a rough track left around the base of the cliff until you see the large clean face (about 70m high).

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Ethic inherited from Grampians

Grampians / Gariwerd access issues have emerged (2019) due to potential risk to the environment and cultural sites. Climbers need to be aware that there are significant Aboriginal sites in the Grampians, especially in cave areas. Please take time to understand the access situation. Leave no trace and climb responsibly.

Please note that due to the fact that the Grampians is a National Park, dogs and other pets are not allowed in the park except in vehicles on sealed roads and in sealed car parks.

===Cliffcare Climber’s Code===

  • Find out about and observe access restrictions and agreements.

  • Use existing access tracks to minimise erosion - keep to hard ground & rock surfaces.

  • Do not disturb nesting birds or other wildlife.

  • Protect all native vegetation, especially at the base of cliffs. Wire brushing to remove mosses and 'gardening' in cracks and gullies is not permitted. Use slings to protect trees while belaying or abseiling if belay anchors are not provided.

  • Respect sites of geological, cultural, or other scientific interest. Do NOT develop new climbs in or near Cultural Heritage sites.

  • Chalk has high visual impact - minimise your use of it. Parks Victoria have requested the use of coloured chalk in Gariwerd.

  • Minimise the placement of fixed equipment, especially where Trad gear is available. Respect any "no bolting" areas.

  • Do not leave any rubbish - take it home with you.

  • Dispose of human waste in a sanitary manner (bury, or even better pack it out). Do not pollute water supplies.

  • Off-road driving is illegal in Gariwerd.

  • Keep campsites clean, and do not light campfires outside of official metal fire pits.

For more detailed information visit https://www.cliffcare.org.au/education

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Some content has been provided under license from: © Australian Climbing Association Queensland (Creative Commons, Attribution, Share-Alike 2.5 AU)

Routes

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The first line on the left end of 'Rain Wall', a right-leading diagonal crack, with start marked with a white square (already there at the time of the first recorded ascent)

FA: Jim Van Gelder, James Strohfeld & Neil Barr, 1983

Unusual climbing up the centre of the wall left of "Blackberry Nip".

FA: Greg & Sally Child, 1992

May be substantially a repeat of Sally's Route start left of Blackberry Nip at the right-hand of 2 shallow cornere which face each other. Up right-hand corner for 5 metres then up wall, veering right to nose. Up to join Blackberry Nip for final 3 metres.

FA: Peter Campbell, Matt Darby, Michael Hampton & Edwin Young, 2000

There are three diagonal lines right of "X Marks The Spot". Start below a small, curved roof. The line, stepping left at the top.

FA: Stephen Lake & Leigh Howes, 1983

Take double ropes. Start as for Blackberry Nip. Up for 4 metres then step right (FH) and up to diagonal break. Left for 3 metres then, at overlap, pull through on big holds. Up to rest, go right for 2 metres then up clean yellow streak past 2 more FH's.

FA: Edwin Young, 1992

Great line up the guts of the cliff.

  1. 25m (21) Up face directly below distinctive skull formation (2 FH) then big flake to semi-hanging belay from bolts in skull.

  2. 25m (22) Up to FH. back down a move and traverse the lip of the overlap past FH to left-leading diagonal crack. Up.

FA: Edwin Young & Michael Hampton (alt), 1992

Start 5 metres right of black streak.

Off block, up, 3 bolts, fixed wire to anchors above horizontal break. Third bolt used for aid. Rap off.

FA: Ed Darling, Gareth Llewellyn, Simon & Gordon, 1997

Climbs right of here are approached from The Gallery, the first two by a very exposed access on ledges. It is a good idea to rope up for this access.

The main line on Rain Wall. Start by roping up for an exposed ledge system descending left of Broken English;

  1. 25m Traverse down left along break to hanging belay where line sweeps upward.

  2. 25m (24 M1) Left along the line (2 wires for aid near start)

  3. 30m Up line to top.

FA: Ed Neve & Keith Lockwood, 1990

Airy and sustained climbing in magnificent situations. Start by following ledges under steep walls around left from The Gallery.

1) 25m (24) Hand traverse around hanging arete. Up cracks, BR, Left into face from ledge to exposed hanging belay from bolts.

2) 35m (22) Diagonal cracks to lip of wall below. Up scary line.

FA: Glen Tempest & Stephen Hamilton, 1992

Steeply up left of arete left of Plain English. Go right around arete at 6 metres and up.

FA: Stephen Hamilton & Lisa Imer, 1992

Start as for Plain English then climb narrow wall on left.

FA: Stuart Imer, Lisa Imer & Peter Woodfield, 1991

Start at the chimney just left (south) of The Gallery chasm. Up the chimney on doubtful rock to the left arete.

FA: Stephen Lake & Leigh Howes, 1983

Desperate start. Step right, BR, from block in Plain English. Up wall, 2 bolts.

FA: Glen Tempest & Matt Darby, 1992

The wall right of Plain English with a vertical white dyke. Up right side of wall, then ridge to juggy line to top.

FA: Keith Lockwood & Ed Neve, 1990

Probably a repeat of the top section of Drain Pipe. Start out of The Gallery, just left of Mr Meat Step onto face from cave. Up crack for 3 metres, then veer left up weakness.

FA: Stuart Imer, Lisa Imer & Peter Woodfield, 1991

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Author(s): Steve Toal

Date: 2019

The Central Grampians Comprehensive Guide books are the most extensive climbing guide to the Grampians. With two volumes they cover the popular areas but also many of which have never been in print before.

Volume 1 of the Central Grampians guide covers the North and East regions and features over 1400 routes spread over 124 crags. Painstakingly put together by Steve Toal, his guides have now become the go-to for climbers for the area.

Author(s): Steve Toal

Date: 2019

The Central Grampians Comprehensive Guide books are the most extensive climbing guide to the Grampians. With two volumes they cover the popular areas but also many of which have never been in print before.

Volume 2 of the Central Grampians guide covers the West and South regions and features over 970 routes spread over 55 crags. Painstakingly put together by Steve Toal, his guides have now become the go-to for climbers for the area.

Author(s): Simon Madden, Ross Taylor, David Peason and Taylor Parsons

Date: 2016

ISBN: 9780646955544

"Australia's premier bouldering destination! The new 2016 Edition Grampians Boulder guide authored by Simon Madden, Ross Taylor, David Peason and Taylor Parsons. It contains more than 1300 problems which is double the original guide. Heaps of new information on established areas as well as the inclusion of plenty of boulders and crags not published before. It also features update idiot proof layout and expanded history and culture notes. Get one and start cranking!"

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