New Delhi Cliff Two new multi-‐pitch crack climbs have been completed on New Dehli Cliff, a newly developed crag located between Barbarian Wall Top Shelf. Approach – Follow the Top Shelf approach trail for 15 minutes then head right at a fork. New Dehli is still under development and there are a number of unfinished projects. A. The Ganges" (5.11c) Pitch 1 (5.9) Follow the corner to a nice ledge below an overhanging corner. Pitch 2 (5.11) Start up an arching splitter face crack that leads to a tough undercling move around a block. It’s best to stop and build a gear anchor above the block to reduce rope drag for the next pitch. Pitch 3 (5.11c) Layback an airy overhanging section of crack using good finger locks with solid protection. A final tricky section is protected by a bolt. Pitch 4 (5.10d) Stem a long pitch to a tricky exit move. Pitch 5 (5.11c) "The Pitch in the Woods" This pitch is separate from the wall but is a must-‐do. Pumpy jamming leads to a committing crux. One short rappel leads to three 30-‐metre rappels to reach the base. SR to 5”, 2 x 0.75-‐1.0 BD cams FA Harry Young, Jason Green, 2015. B. "Road to Amritsar" (5.11c) Pitch 1 (5.11a) Climb a steep corner that turns to finger locks. Clip an anchor then continue up easier ground to a large ledge where the next pitch starts on the right side of ledge. Pitch 2 (5.11c) "Turning Green" Stem a great corner to a hanging chimney (crux). Pull through a small roof to bolted belay. Pitch 3 (5.10d) Stem to an undercling section. Turn the corner to wide hand jams. Pitch 4 (5.11b) Excellent thin hand jamming leads to a steep finish and a nice ledge. Pitch 5 (5.9) A short pitch of fist jamming. Pitch 6 (5.11c) Finish on “The Pitch in the Woods” as for The Ganges. Rappel that route to descend. SR, 2 x to 3.0-‐3 .75” cams FA Harry Young, Jason Green, Colin Moorhead, 2015.
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