Routes : Australasia : New Zealand : Central North Island : Kawakawa Bay : The Point : High Hopes

High Hopes - 5.9

Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 10
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)

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First Ascent:

Stephen King 27-12-05

Type of Climb:

Rock

Safety Rating:

Pitches:

Protection:

14 bolts

Length (ft):

Consensus Ratings
Difficulty	5.9
Safety Rating	G
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Description:

The next long arête. An outstanding route, one of the best climbs at K Bay. From the right hand end of the ledge step up carefully to the 1st bolt. Step right onto the arête after clipping the 3rd bolt, climb past 4 more bolts then step right to the belay ledge, DBC belay. Climb back onto the arête and follow 7 more bolts to the top. Double absail. DBC belay. The route can be done as one long awesome pitch