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One of the most identifiable passes around, Giant's Castle Pass is a short, steep and loose pass which is most often used to climb Giant's Castle itself. The gully can be seen from as far back as the lodge and looks fairly bland. Once in the throat of the pass, however, some very impressive buttresses and cliffs tower above you. Read More...	Stijn NOW ONLINE Platinum Participant Posts: 289
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A useful winter cave,damp in summer, is on the left hand side ascending, shortly before the impressive crack/gulley on that side. This is all about 120 metres (?) below the head of the pass.	TTCollins OFFLINE New Participant Posts: 2
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Yes, 120m sounds about right. By the way, we managed to squeeze our isodome tent into the cave, both the inner and outer. We slept 4 in the tent that night, a bit of a squeeze but it was snug and warm. It is always a good idea to know of these little caves if the weather turns sour.	Serious tribe OFFLINE Platinum Participant Posts: 332
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There is another cave on the opposite side of the gully at this point, more or less the same level, but not visible at that point. Involves a traverse on a steep scree slope to get there. Very roomy, with a large boulder which crashed down at the opening. Sleeping area only allows for 3 comfortable places though.	intrepid OFFLINE Moderator Posts: 1454
Keep the Berg clean, keep the Berg free! Last Edit: 14 Feb 2011 13:37 by intrepid. Reply Quote

I did not realize there was a second cave on the other side. One wonders how many good caves there are sitting in side valleys that no one uses and never know about. I know that there are some with really good caves with paintings like Eland Cave which are not marked on the maps. And in this case for good reason.	Serious tribe OFFLINE Platinum Participant Posts: 332
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Yip, exactly, re: Eland Cave and other rock art sites! Nor do I appreciate material where their exact locations are made known.	intrepid OFFLINE Moderator Posts: 1454
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