East Face of Poi, E3, 650m, Andrew Wielochowski and Ron Corkhill, 1983. The original route up the steep walls defending Poi is also the easiest route on the North, East or South Side. The rock is generally good but apart from the first few pitches the protection is sparse though adequate belays may be found. From the Arboretum Ledge onwards retreat could be problematical as the route then is located above a huge concave and overhanging rock face. On the first ascent the lower band of overhangs was breached with the help of some aid. This has subsequently been climbed free by Pat Littlejohn. The climbing is nowhere technically very difficult. |
