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Rough Creek v5a2IV** (grade pending until there are enough trip logs)

Posted by Dan Clearwater on 20/08/202110/04/2023

Highest drop 65m

Public access

8h45′

Rough Creek is a steep, vertical alpine descent. Its quick access off the avalanche peak track makes this a classic Arthur’s Pass canyon. The canyon features a series of committing and long near back-to-back pitches with around 350m of descent in half a kilometre meaning it’s a serious undertaking requiring solid skills.

Download the latest topo for Rough Creek

First descent: Grant Prattley, James Abbott, Nola Collie, Anthony Alford, Gabriela Scheufele Mar 2019.

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Christian Miller says:

25/01/2023 at 5:55 pm

The sharp edge on R8 badly damaged my rope. Not a problem if you’re careful but definitely be careful. Otherwise everything is good, some anchors have webbing so bring some in case it needs replacing.
- Date -19/01/2023
- Water level -lower than normal
- Anchor conditions -we did some repairs
- Is the grade and star rating correct? -
- Group size -2
- Time: approach/descent/return (eg: 1hr/4hrs/3mins) -2h/~3h/45m
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