Tiger Wall has been the scene of thousands of glorious climbing adventures over the decades. Currently out of bounds at the request of the Traditional Owners, it is the highest cliff at Dyurrite (Arapiles) and home to many moderate long classics that trad climbers aspire to lead. Bristling with bulging rock and beetling overhangs, Tiger Wall has also seen its fair share of epics and several emergency rescues.
One such emergency call-out occurred at four o’clock on a fine April afternoon. Two climbers, Milly and Russ, were stuck halfway up Tiger Wall. Earlier that day, they had climbed the classic grade 11 multi-pitch route, Phoenix. Russ was new to outdoor climbing, and Milly, the more experienced climber, was leading every pitch.
By mid-afternoon, they’d made it to Flinders Lane, and were preparing to descend via
