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SPASM IN THE CHASM

Spasm in the Chasm, an epic grade 25, 3 star mixed climb at Mt Arapiles, is located in a steep and chilly tunnel. It provides all day shade on those scorching days in the Wimmera heat.

Dean Bailey had made it his newest project after hearing there was a dyno move. He was determined to make some progress on linking up cruxes and I came along to capture it.

It was nearing the end of the day when we first went to scope it out. We had done a few climbs, but

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