I won’t give you the coordinates, and there is no checker to hold your hand. This is where you need to show some grit. I’m giving you the beta, whether you want it or not, to bypass the crux of the search.
Just like a fisherman never reveals his secret spot, a climber has to put in the work to send the climb. You are looking for Mystery Route 34.5.
The Approach
Sutherland is packed with legendary sandstone, walls that command respect and sectors that test your soul. But while the crowds are losing their skin at The Cathedral, getting lost in The Villas, or chasing shadows in Princess Cave, you need to look elsewhere.
Look for the place where the bush meets the tide. Sutherland has a lot of great spots, but only one is so close to the water that you can boulder, fish, or do both at the same time.
The Beta
Different countries have their own climbing languages, grading systems, and scales. To find the final coordinates, bring everything back to Australian standards.
The cache is located at:
S 34° 01.ABC E 151° 02.DEF
A = The digit of the Fontainebleau grade that aligns with the top of Experienced Grade
B = The digit of the Fontainebleau grade that V17 grade
C = The digit of V Grade that sits on top of the "Experienced" (orange) band.
D = The value of the P-Scale that corresponds to V4.
E = The digit of the S Scale that aligns with 6B+ Fontainebleau
F = The Top of the expert band that lines up with Fontainebleau
The Send
I’d rather be fishing... or maybe I fish and I vote. Either way, the river knows where I am.
The route does not appear on any topo.
No guidebook mentions it.
No chalk marks point the way.
A line is not established until somebody claims it.
Checksum:
ABC+DEF= 36