Dreaming of new lines?

The excitement when you find that next untouched cliff or line is hard to beat, but before cleaning and adding safety hardware to any potential route there are steps you must take.

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Always consult with other experienced developers first, and please consider the following

carefully before setting up a new route:

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• Consider and investigate any cultural heritage / access / environmental concerns. Ensure your potential new route will not detrimentally impact other users in the area. This includes considering any impact on existing routes, as any impact on existing quality routes may bring the crag down. New climbs should add value to a crag.

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• Consider the currently accepted ethics of the cliff in question, including the status of fixed anchors, route spacing and quality / character of the cliff environment. Focus on putting up quality climbs and adhering to the crag specific ethics and route style.

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• Consult the community and/or the crag steward. Additional perspectives can help you spend your time wisely, and may help you consider anything you might have missed.

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• Prioritise using removable protection first. Only install fixed anchors as a last resort.

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• Minimise your impact on the environment.

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• Record your route on theSarvo if you wish to write it up. ​​​If you choose not to develop your potential climb, it may be wise to make an entry to the guides as to why you chose not to - this can save others time, and avoid making poor development decisions.

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• If unsure, please contact your crag steward for advice.

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Remember - you want to be remembered as the visionary who put up

amazing routes.

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CCT in consultation with the climbing community has produced the 'Climbers Code of Conduct' which states the standards required for protecting Aboriginal Heritage, the environment, and establishing and maintaining access.

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CCT have released a detailed guide to placing fixed anchors - please seek instruction and consult widely if you are considering placing fixed anchors.

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