Peterson Pot Exit Series
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Peterson Pot Exit Series[edit | edit source]
A traverse leads across the top of the fourth pitch, and through a narrow section into a chamber. From the chamber, the third pitch (P8) ascends a rift (12m rope, in situ, February 2018): the pitch is a reasonably straightforward free climb.
Above the pitch, a 3m climb leads into Roly-Poly Passage (hand line in situ, February 2018). Roly-Poly Passage is an awkward crawl-traverse in the top of a rift. The passage takes about 15 minutes — sometimes much longer. The top section of the rift is not much larger than body size; below is narrower, and 1-2m deep. The rift contains a series of sharp bends, for which it is necessary to approach facing the correct way. There are several double-bends, but in each case it is possible to turn over part way round.
Eventually the passage reaches a 2m by 1.5m chamber. Ahead is a small tube, starting with a tight double bend. This emerges at a junction; going left leads through a slot to the bottom of the second pitch (P4). The pitch ascends a chimney, but is climbable with care. A route between boulders leads into a chamber at the bottom of the entrance pitch (P4). Again, the pitch is climbable with care (rope in situ, February 2018), but is slippery; caution: there are lots of loose rocks above the pitch.