n January 2018, a group of friends were climbing at Shipyard Shelf, a newly developed sea cliff on the north-west coast of Lutruwita (Tasmania). It was a mixed trad and sport climbing area about twenty-five metres high and equipped with lower-off anchors. In the afternoon, some climbers had left, leaving Audrey, Paul and Kam to tick the last route of the day. Down to the Sea in Slips (grade 19) is diagonal and a few metres longer than the other straight-up routes. By now the cliff was bathed in late afternoon light and Audrey decided to take some photos. Paul planned to lead the
Tale OF WHOA
Mar 31, 2022
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