Another trip report. Our trip was not as intense as Jake and Garry's attempt at Deeper Water, but it was still pretty fun! Me and Dean Rollins went up north Sun-Tue and had a blast at the Cluen Tiers. Gerry N. was at the crag and said we were probably the only Hobart climbers who bothered to visit so I thought I would try to inspire some more activity at the Cluen. Unlike some areas up North like parts of the Gorge and Hillwood, the stars given in Gerry's guide to the Cluen Tiers are actually quite accurate. That should be nuff said if you look at the guide located here: http://www.climb.org.au/index.php?page=27&area_id=782

Its definitely a summer crag so if anyone is planning on heading north soon its worth the stop over. Just don't fret too much on the naming conventions and get cranking!
After climbing Seize the Day at Duck Reach on Sunday, the climbs we did at the Cluen:
Nicks 26 traverse- more like 25 with a techy/crimpy traverse and fun moves through roof.
The multipitch 21,23 on the left- Cool 21 chimney pitch to reachy 23 problems.
The long 22 to the right of this- good exposure on arete.
The 3 star 23 face climb on the main cliff- Awesome face climbing!
The 3 star 23 right of this. I thought 25(maybe cuz I fell!). Killer moves to the roof. Then a weird/hard crux...
Then finished with the 3 pitch climb that tops out on the main face. Awesome 21 traverse to one of the best 23 faces in Tas! Seriously good.

OK, so before you all queue up for Deeper Water, maybe try some training at the Cluen first!

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