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Rockclimbs Around Melbourne guidebook 11-Jan-2011 At 4:46:26 PM gtempest

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On 11/01/2011 NMcKinnon wrote:
>Is the NW Outcrop covered? Probably the best cliff at the You Yangs with
>probably the best 'line' close to Melbourne (Grimulus).

The North Western Outcrop (in the You Yangs) isn't covered in the guide. Most of the North Western Outcrop's 'good' climbs are nasty tip-shredders in the higher grades and appeal to only a handful of climbers. Of all these routes Exam Technique (22) stands out as an enjoyable lead. Almost all of the crags easier climbs feature wide, razor-sharp, blood-stained knobbly cracks involving body-thrutching, head-jamming, off-widths and/or fist jamming. Only Grimulace (20) is worth the walk in and many climbers still tape up to lead it. Apart from those few issues I love the place.