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    Price of Business, 6b
    5 Bolts, A sustained, better-than-it-looks route that will get you pumped.
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    Mahizeit, 7c+
    5 Bolt, For a time, Mahlzeit was the hardest free climb around. The crux is a very powerful boulder-like series of moves between the second and third bolt, followed by a technical and pumpy finish to the anchors. For your safety, clip the third bolt after having done the crux.
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    Anti-Gravity, 7b+
    6 Bolts, A logical line up the left side of the steep "nose" at the top of the cliff. Down Under's classic testpiece. Climbers often lower off the anchors on the right after having clipped the sixth bolt.
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    The Beast, 8a
    7 Bolts. The longest route at Down Under, The Beast is also the most difficult free climb in the area and one of the hardest in the province: Its line is dictated by the elegant prow overlooking the steepest section of the crag. Over two years of hard work were required to complete the mesmerizing upper section.
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    True Grit, 7a
    4 Bolts. The top of the large rounded left-facing flake, then up the face, past a small hanging corner (crux) to the anchors. An attractive line, but an unsustained route.
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    El Nino, 7a+
    4 Bolts. A good intro to 5.12: A powerful sequence at the bottom, followed by a technical crux between the third and fourth bolt. For your safety, clip the fourth bolt after having done the crux.
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    Hot Enough For Ya, 7b
    4 Bolts. Depending on your height, the bottom crux may be either very reachy or quite dynamic. Sustained steep climbing follows, to the top.
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    Sausages, 6a+
    5 Bolts. Probably the most climbed-on route at Down Under, often used as a warm-up. Below and to the right of the small cave at the top is an interesting no-hands rest. Alternately, follow the bolt line directly up the face (5.12a/b) or traverse in from the left on jugs to avoid the crux (5.10a).
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    Hot Enough For Ya, 7b
    4 Bolts. Depending on your height, the bottom crux may be either very reachy or quite dynamic. Sustained steep climbing follows, to the top.
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    Sausages, 6a+
    5 Bolts. Probably the most climbed-on route at Down Under, often used as a warm-up. Below and to the right of the small cave at the top is an interesting no-hands rest. Alternately, follow the bolt line directly up the face (5.12a/b) or traverse in from the left on jugs to avoid the crux (5.10a).
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    Catwoman, 6c
    3 Bolts. A rather unsustained climb. You may want a nut in the bottom crack.
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    Pizza Slut, 7c
    4 Bolts. One of the newer and harder routes, this climb ascends the steep face left of Pieta di Roma. Somewhat contrived. Possibly harder since a couple of holds have broke, and it "naturally" shares a hold with Pieta di Roma down low.
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    Pieta Di Roma, 6b+
    3 Bolts. A nice route involving long moves on good holds followed by a contrasting crimpy finish. Although the bolts seem far apart, you won't help but be surprised at how quickly you get to them.
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    Your Wife, 6c
    4 Bolts. Another popular route, Your Wife offers technical challenge for the first half, followed by a tricky crux, on to easier, enjoyable climbing at the top.
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    Gabby, 6b
    3 Bolts. A recent addition to Down Under. Although not a classic; it proudly stands as the final touch to an outstanding climbing wall.

There are 11 routes that have not yet been drawn on a topo image. See full list of routes from Down Under .