Trad routes at Macedon don't in general require in any special gear, big or small. There is lots of easy climbable rock around Oxbow. Don't get too hung up on the route description, use your nouse to pick the best and least mossy line, and have fun.
Grey Arete can be extended beyond a one pitch climb if you wish, and the first pitch is much better climbing than anything on oxbow, with lots of good nut placements. I quite like the V groove to the right of Oxbow for easy climbing, but have only ever soloed it and I think the start may not protect all that well. |