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Esgate Pass.
Thu 02 Apr, 2015 4:54 pm
Hey everyone. After much reading and studying of track notes I've had my mind set on doing Esgate Pass for a while now, but I have very limited climbing and scrambling experience - getting to the top of the Ruined Castle, and some rock climbing at Mt Piddington a year or two ago would be about it. I made it down Blacks Ladder pretty effortlessly, but turned back at the waterfall (as per Allan Wells' notes). Would Esgate Pass be alright to attempt for a youngin such as myself, or is more climbing experience needed?
On a similar note, Radiata Plateau fascinates me, especially all the metal ruins and equipment (even if it is rubbish, and inconsiderate). Anyone know the story behind these?
On a similar note, Radiata Plateau fascinates me, especially all the metal ruins and equipment (even if it is rubbish, and inconsiderate). Anyone know the story behind these?
Re: Esgate Pass.
Thu 02 Apr, 2015 5:58 pm
(sorry, I just realised this is the wrong section)
Re: Esgate Pass.
Fri 03 Apr, 2015 11:32 am
If you got on this pillar of the Ruined Castle then you should be OK with Esgate Pass. The challenge is the exposure, more than the difficulty of the climbing.
Re: Esgate Pass.
Sat 11 Apr, 2015 6:21 pm
Ok, thanks.
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