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| + | | Gradient <!--e.g. Overhanging/Vertical/Slab--> = Slab | ||
| + | | Walkin <!--e.g. Time/Distance/Gradient--> = 10 uphill flat walk | ||
| + | | Aspect <!--e.g. Sun/Shade - Morning/Afternoon--> = ? | ||
| + | | Climbing Type <!--e.g. Sport/Trad/Boulder/Country/Mixed--> = Sport (Bolts) | ||
| + | | Season/Weather <!--e.g. Season/Weather/Rain--> = ? | ||
| + | | Latitude = -28.157203 | ||
| + | | Longitude = 29.161874 | ||
| + | | Province = Free State | ||
| + | | Area = Eagle Mountain | ||
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The ultimate crag for long pumpy technical 7a’s! Some suspect flakes but totalluy cool, an underrated crag. It is the last steep clean wall you get to on this face. There are six parallel lines of bolts, all of a similar grade and quality. Most of the routes have long run-outs to reach the anchors. The routes all end over a slab that will cause rope wear when lowering off. These climbs are in need of a rebolting, especially chains. This can be avoided by arranging the rope suitably and then abbing off. From left to right: | The ultimate crag for long pumpy technical 7a’s! Some suspect flakes but totalluy cool, an underrated crag. It is the last steep clean wall you get to on this face. There are six parallel lines of bolts, all of a similar grade and quality. Most of the routes have long run-outs to reach the anchors. The routes all end over a slab that will cause rope wear when lowering off. These climbs are in need of a rebolting, especially chains. This can be avoided by arranging the rope suitably and then abbing off. From left to right: | ||
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| + | [[File:Harrismith guide 36.jpg||The Nursery; Eagle Crag; Comfort Zone; Eagle's Head]] | ||
| + | *The Nursery; Eagle Crag; Comfort Zone; Eagle's Head | ||
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| Latitude | -28.157203 |
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| Longitude | 29.161874 |
| Climbing Type | Sport (Bolts) |
| Crag Gradient | Slab |
| Walk in | 10 uphill flat walk |
| Crag Aspect | ? |
| Province | Free State |
| Area | Eagle Mountain |
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The ultimate crag for long pumpy technical 7a’s! Some suspect flakes but totalluy cool, an underrated crag. It is the last steep clean wall you get to on this face. There are six parallel lines of bolts, all of a similar grade and quality. Most of the routes have long run-outs to reach the anchors. The routes all end over a slab that will cause rope wear when lowering off. These climbs are in need of a rebolting, especially chains. This can be avoided by arranging the rope suitably and then abbing off. From left to right:
- The Nursery; Eagle Crag; Comfort Zone; Eagle's Head
Route List
Comfort Zone Routes from Left to Right
| # | ROUTE NAME / AREA | GRADE | # OF BOLTS (INCL. ANCHORS) | RATING | BOLTING/OPENED INFO | DESCRIPTION |
| 1. | Melon | 24 | 10D | *** | FA: Mike Cartwright (1994) | |
| 2. | Lazy Boy | 24 | 10D | **** | FA: Grant Murray (1994) | |
| 3. | Old Habits | 24 | 10D | **** | FA: Mike Cartwright (1994) | |
| 4. | Draw From the Hip | 25 | 10D | **** | FA: Grant Murray (1994) | |
| 5. | Slamdunk | 24 | 10D | *** | FA: Mike Cartwright (1994) | |
| 6. | Ally Oop! | 25 | 10D | ** * | FA: Grant Murray (1994) |
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