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<text class='text'>ADAMSFIELD
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<text class='text'>Edited by Sam Edwards &amp; Roger Parkyn
(after previous work by Rob Williams)
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<text class='text'>see photos | back to Craglets
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<text class='text'>The rock at Adamsfield makes for a complete change from climbing on dolerite; being short, pocketed and very steep. There is more steep rock here than any other developed climbing area in the state. It&#8217;s all bolt protected too, so you can leave your rack at home. The spectacular surroundings add to the charm of the place (although the area&#8217;s high rainfall does tend to make it a summer crag). The rock is conglomerate and a little loose at times, but after cleaning, some excellent routes emerge.
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<text class='text'>The Adamsfield cliffs are situated at Grid reference 715430 on the Wedge 1:100 000 map at the northern end of the Ragged Range, about 35 km past Maydena. Once you have driven past Maydena, continue into the National Park along the Gordon River road, driving past the Scotts peak dam turn off (Frodshams Pass). About 5 km on from here, the road will be heading downhill. After passing several minor offshoots, a sign indicates &quot;Clear Hill Road&quot;, follow this.
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<text class='text'>Turn right down the road and drive for 16 km (from the Gordon Road) until a large boulder sticks out on the right, nearly overhanging the road (this is the climb Roadkill!). If you haven't been here before look out for this boulder as it is easy to miss and is the best way to locate the area.  A top-rope problem also exists on this boulder and is about grade 17. Only 50 metres on from this it is possible to park on the left, opposite a slimy looking bank. Walk up this bank with a little difficulty, then head up to the right through bracken and bushes for about 100 metres to the large boulder. This boulder is known as The High Wire.
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<climb 
 name='Also of note is the great swimming hole about 3 km past the High Wire. It lies about'
 grade=''
 length='50m'
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<text class='text'>People considering putting up new routes at this crag should respect its established ethics and tradition. Do not use either &quot;natural&quot; equipment or bolts that require key-hole hangers as nobody will be bringing them here.
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<text class='text'>Adamsfield has little to offer in the way of good easy routes, and as such could hardly be recomended as a good beginner crag.  To get the most out of this place you will want to be climbing 23 and up, although there are probably enough easy routes for a couple of trips. The rock is really sharp here too and takes some getting used to.   Adamsfield has also become the best bouldering area in Tassie.  Problems are spread out everywhere so see a local for details.
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<text class='text'>There is a good flat camping area at the base of the hill about 2km past the car park.
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<climb 
 name='Roadkill'
 grade='22'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>You can&#8217;t get easier access than this. The arete that overhangs the road. Sam Edwards, Dec 95.
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<climb 
 name='The High Wire. The lower side of the High Wire, which is up to'
 grade=''
 length='17m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
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<climb 
 name='Project'
 grade='30'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>The first route you come to, Incredibly thin. Should bring Tassie into the 90's when climbed.(Sam's offering a slab of Tassies' finest to the first local ascentionist)
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<climb 
 name='The Great Houdini'
 grade='24/25'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>The awesomely steep black crack on the lower side of the High Wire. Evan Peacock, Nov 94.
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<climb 
 name='Magic Potion'
 grade='29'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>The very overhanging wall.  Sam Edwards, Feb 1998.
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<climb 
 name='Dragging the Chain'
 grade='23'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>This climb starts off the large sissy pile of homo stones to reach large jugs. Continue up past 3 U anchors. Lower off top bolt An enjoyable climb. Evan Peacock, Feb 94.
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<climb 
 name='Lithe & Svelty'
 grade='24'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars='*'
>Starts about 3m left of Materialisation of a Psychotics Dream. Another stick clip start. Climb the initial tricky moves and then crank to the top. Either top out (lichenous with a ground fall potential) or lower off the top bolt. Needs rebolting. Evan Peacock, Mar 94.
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<climb 
 name='Materialisation of a Psychotics Dream'
 grade='22'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars='*'
>A few metres right of this is another line of U anchors. Start at the base of this steepening slab, face climbing up the left hand side of the U anchors. Tend right at the top to reach the rap anchors above Bitter Twisted Soul. Rob Williams, Feb 94.
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<climb 
 name='Bitter Twisted Soul'
 grade='23'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>Starting about three metres right of Materialisation, climb up the very thin slab and face. Rap anchor exists at the top of this climb. Rob Williams, Feb 94.
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<climb 
 name='Elvira Maddigan'
 grade='18'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>Climbs the slab to the right of Bitter Twisted Soul past 3 U anchors. Move left to finish at the shared rap station. Simon Ozolins, Jan 94.
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<climb 
 name='Mr Kite'
 grade='15'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>Climbs the slab 2 metres to the right of Elvira. Although this was a solo first ascent, anybody wishing to place a bolt or two to protect it is welcome (yeah right). Hamish Jackson, Feb 94.
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<climb 
 name='Mrs Kite'
 grade='14'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>Very close to the right of Mr Kite is another solo climb of lesser quality. Hamish Jackson, Feb 94.
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<climb 
 name='Caught In Disaster'
 grade='24'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars='*'
>Start 15m right of Elvira on the North face of the High Wire. Climb past two U-anchors after stick clipping the first. Use double ropes to avoid an embarrassing crater. Evan Peacock,  no rap anchors.Mar 94.
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<text class='text'>Rock With a View
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<text class='text'>This boulder is 30 m uphill from The High Wire. Keep walking! These climbs define the word poxy. TR bolts on top.  Easy acess to top, up arete above van sized boulder.
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<text class='text'>Drill to Thrill 21
Climb the overhanging arete. Climb to the right of the bolts (I clipped some of the ones on Tight Rope too, Ed.). Garry Phillips, Apr 96.
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<text class='text'>Tight Rope Walker 23
Start 1m right of Drill past three bolts to finish as for Drill. Hardly an independent &quot;line&quot; as only about one body length of different climbing. Grant Rowbottom solo. Sep 96.
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<text class='text'>Lady of the Lake 20
Climbs through the initially steep ground past one bolt then to the top. Garry Phillips, Mar 94.
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<text class='text'>The Path-finder 20
This climb is to the right of Lady Of The Lake and also has a steep beginning (one bolt) followed by an easier, unprotected slab. Sam Edwards, Mar 94.
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<text class='text'>Jester 15
Start just to the left of the smaller boulder that rests against the Rock With A View. Climb up the face with  natural protection . Jon Tiller, Mar 94.
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<climb 
 name='Freak Show'
 grade='19'
 length='8m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>Left of Cool Chicks. Top-roped but not yet bolted. Jon Tiller, Phil Schwan, Oct 96.
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<climb 
 name='Cool Chicks at Home'
 grade='16'
 length='8m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>On the opposite end of the boulder to Drill to Thrill is a vertical wall; start at its righthand end. Three bolts to chain. Jon Tiller, Phil Schwan, Oct 96.
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<climb 
 name='Tweaky'
 grade='20'
 length='5m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>Five metres right, around the corner, and under a fallen tree, from Cool Chicks.  Climb right of the bolt two thirds up the curving face.  Richard Cockerill, 1997.
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<text class='text'>Pyramid Rock is the largest boulder at the top of the hill about 10 minutes directly uphill from The High Wire.. Follow track until hill flattens out and the following two climbs are reached.  The other routes are on the other side of the boulder.
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<climb 
 name='Steel and Stone'
 grade='20'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>Tackles the pocketed overhanging wall on the left side of the boulder (as viewed when standing on the lake side of the boulder). Two bolts and lower off biner. Sam Edwards, Dec 95.
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<climb 
 name='County Toad'
 grade='20'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>The wall 2m right of Steel and Stone, to the same rap anchors. Sam Edwards, Feb 96.
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<text class='text'>Project
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<climb 
 name='The jealous jellyfish'
 grade='25'
 length='13m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>Start up Soft then go left and up. Grant Rowbottom
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<climb 
 name='The Juggling Junkie'
 grade='22'
 length='13m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>Starts up Soft but climbs directly through the headwall. G. Rowbottom
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<climb 
 name='Soft'
 grade='21'
 length='12m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Starts about 10m left of Attack. Go up then rightwards through the overlap. Roger Parkyn, Jan 97.
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<climb 
 name='The Juggling Acrobat'
 grade='25'
 length='16m'
 extra=''
 stars='*'
>climb Alcoholic Acrobat to roof, traverse left and finish up Juggling Junkie.  GR, dec95
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<climb 
 name='The Alcoholic Acrobat'
 grade='24'
 length='12m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>Tackles an overhang, joining Attack higher up. Grant Rowbottom, Dec 95.
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<climb 
 name='Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster'
 grade='21'
 length='12m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>An enjoyable climb up the overhanging arete on the opposite side of the boulder to Steel And Stone. Four bolts and a rap station. Sam Edwards, Dec 95.
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<text class='text'>The next few routes are on a boulder opposite Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster (about ten metres away) which has a large eucalypt in front of it.
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<climb 
 name='She's Lump'
 grade='19'
 length='?m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>Takes the left hand side of the line of bolts (two brackets with U rap anchors) in front of the tree. Stick clip the first bolt. Evan Peacock, May 96.
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<climb 
 name='Millions of Pieces'
 grade='19'
 length='?m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>The right hand side of the She&#8217;s Lump bolts. Evan Peacock, May 96.
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<climb 
 name='Doon Buggy'
 grade='19'
 length='?m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>Starts on the right hand side of the wall and traverses leftwards to finish up She&#8217;s Lump/Millions. Steve Ford, May 96.
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<climb 
 name='The Bear Pit is the 130ยบ wall situated about'
 grade=''
 length='20m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>
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<climb 
 name='Morjabia'
 grade='24/5'
 length='12m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Steep juggy climbing at the left end of the wall. Evan Peacock Jan 97.
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<climb 
 name='The Mike Tyson vs Macaulay Culkin Fight'
 grade='25'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>The line of Metolius hangers up the centre of the wall. Sam Edwards, Jan 97.
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<climb 
 name='Temper Tantrum'
 grade='25'
 length='12m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Up to chain.  Grant Rowbottom 98
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<climb 
 name='Get A Grip'
 grade='23/4'
 length='10m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Follow the huge buckets and Petzl hangers up the right arete. Sam Edwards, Jan 97.
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Couldn't Bear to Wait'
 grade='22'
 length='9m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>The nearly vertical (ie less overhanging) wall right of the main pit. Three anchors. Evan Peacock Jan 97.
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<text class='text'>Also of mention are linkups.  Start Temper Tantrum to finish Morjabia.   Start Morjabia to finish Temper Tantrum
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<climb 
 name='Phatphuck Rock (named after a Thai desert) is a square looking boulder about'
 grade=''
 length='50m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Life is a Chocolate Cake'
 grade='17'
 length='8m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>Follow the line of bolts and rap off the top of the boulder. Consistently steep. Jon Tiller, Sep 96.
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Battle of the Bulge'
 grade='15'
 length='4m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>Lies on an arete on the uphill side of the boulder. Clip the bolt and pull over the bulge to the top. Phil Schwan, Sep 96.
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<text class='text'>The Trapeze offers some of the best roof climbing in the state. To get to the boulder walk about two thirds of the way up the hill from the High Wire (as for the Pyramid) and then head left for about 200m.
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<climb 
 name='The Velocity Vampire'
 grade='26'
 length='20m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Start on extreme left.  Cross through roof perpendicular to other routes to finish up Redback Fever.  Sam Edwards 98
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<climb 
 name='The Aerial Ballet'
 grade='25'
 length='20m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Tackles the pocketed roof 5m left of Redback Fever. Sam Edwards, Jan 97.
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Forearm Flameout'
 grade='27'
 length='20m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Roof climbing in a similar vein to its companions to the left and right. Sam Edwards. spring 97.
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Redback Fever'
 grade='26'
 length='20m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>An amazing climb. Follow the pockets through the biggest part of the roof. Sam Edwards, Feb 96.
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Circus Oz'
 grade='24'
 length='20m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Follows the broken weakness up to the roof and then follows a flake rightwards before heading up again (if you&#8217;re a bit soft, like me, it is recommended to put draws on the top bolts; they&#8217;re hard to see and clip when you&#8217;re pumped silly, Ed.). Evan Peacock, Nov 94.
</climb>
<climb 
 name='The Clown'
 grade='20'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>A fun climb up the steep face 2m right of Circus Oz. Five bolts and a rap station. Steve Cameron, Jan 97.
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<text class='text'>The Magic Mushroom is about 10 minutes walk from the Bear Pit.   Follow vague track down through scruby slope then up left along ridgeline.   Not very clearly marked.
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<climb 
 name='Poison in the Veins'
 grade='26'
 length='18m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>This climb starts the same as Meltdown but at the first bolt veer left and up past another 5 bolt runners. One of the bolts down low is hard to clip.Grant Rowbottom 13/4/97
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<climb 
 name='Meltdown'
 grade='23'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>Thin face moves followed by a juggy finish. Start 5m left of Electric Snake and climb past 4 bolts to the chains. Garry Phillips 13/4/97
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<climb 
 name='Electric Snake'
 grade='23'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>First line to the left of the black streak, at the 4th bolt traverse slightly right before heading straight up to the chains. Grant Rowbottom 22/3/97
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Super Unknown'
 grade='26'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Climb directly up the black streak past 6 bolt runners to a rap station. A classic. Grant Rowbottom 1/4/97
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Frequent Flyer'
 grade='27'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Climb past three bolt runners to the break, then finish up Snake Charmer. S.Edwards. jan 98
</climb>
<climb 
 name='High Voltage'
 grade='23'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Past 2 bolt runners to the break then another 2 more before the chains.   Chains are hard to clip. Garry Phillips 21/3/97
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Snake Charmer'
 grade='24'
 length='22m'
 extra=''
 stars='***'
>Up the right hand arete to the break. Traverse left along the break until it ends then continue up to the rap rings. Garry Phillips 1/3/97
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Shaking the Snake'
 grade='22/23'
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars='**'
>Starts up Snake Charrner to the break. Moves slightly left then heads straight up to the rap station. Garry Phillips 6/3/97
</climb>
<climb 
 name='Project'
 grade=''
 length='15m'
 extra=''
 stars=''
>Up the right hand arete to the 3rd bolt runner, then head straight up to the chains over the top.
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