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Odyssey Wall Rock Climbing

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Odyssey, The T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c

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GPS:	-38.6619, 175.86571 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Cameron Fraser on Apr 8, 2013
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Description

The Odyssey Wall is an exciting, recently developed area featuring 2-3 pitch trad climbs reminiscent of the style at Mt Arapiles. The climbs feature wicked exposure and are arguably the best trad in the North Island. Trad anchors are required as the only bolts are the rap anchors at the top. Unlike the Arapiles, Cam's are favoured over wires.

A reccomended rack by the developers:
2 * 60m double ropes
2 * Set of Cams
1 * Set of Wires
15+ draws with extendible slings
Cordelette or something for anchors

Getting There

To the main wall: Walk to the top of The Lower Bluff i.e., go left and up past Recycling Nachos. After the steep track leading up to the top, turn left and religiously follow the track marked with red tape for 510mins. The track winds around a bit and leads downhill to a view of Mount Ruapehu. On the edge of the cliff is a big pine don't go down to the pine! Keep on the track for roughly another 15m and then head down to fixed lines leading to a chain belay. You are now at the top of The Odyssey. Take a deep breath and make a ~60m rap to the base of the wall. As it's abseil in and climb out folks! If you are worried, leave a rope on the anchor and bring some ascenders or prussic. But its more stylish to be confident on trad grade 18 and climb out. To the left-hand end: Via Flippin the Grader above and right of Boat Ramp Crack. No climbs have been cleaned or bolted on this part of the wall yet. Its only worth going if you want to put up new routes. Please note that a few projects exist here.