The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (The ... - Climb ZA

LIQUIDIZER. Go down the gully and along right for 40-50m to the base. Alternatively from the Ex-Dormitory (now a concrete
slab) head toward the Boven town. After 200m at the 2nd cairn on the main path, go right to a gully roughly in line with the town.
The first routes are on the left of this gully. MIXER MINCER SHREDDER LIQUIDIZER is 60m further along the base to the
west.
SPOOKS IN THE CLOSET 20 *** [7D,A]
Goes up the face left of the pillar in the descent gully.
URIEL'S MACHINE 13 *** [B,A]
A man-size crack between SPOOKS IN THE CLOSET and TOILET BRUSH. Follows a crack past a large chockstone which is
two-thirds up a chimney. Directly beneath the chockstone (on the left-hand wall of the chimney) is a zig-zag crack. Layback up
this crack to the chockstone, passing it on the right-hand side. Above the chockstone continue straight up or veer left. Using the
crack to chimney is easier and goes at about 11. This route shares anchors with TOILET BRUSH and can be used to abseil in
from.
First Ascent: Etienne van der Poel & Hildegard Steinmann Jul 2001 (Opened on trad)
TOILET BRUSH 11 ** [B,A]
Two meters to the right of and on the same face of the chimney as URIEL'S MACHINE. Starts directly beneath a small
overhang five meters up. Climb the chimney and aim for the clump of grass visible against the skyline directly above. Excellent
chimney climbing - could be challenging for tall people. Shares anchors with URIEL'S MACHINE, can be used to abseil in from
the top.
Note: A toilet brush was used to clean both URIEL'S MACHINE and TOILET BRUSH and its name is no reflection on how one
climbs the route.
YUDUVUDU 24 **** [8D,A]
Technical moves up the pillar in the descent gully. A very substantial 24.
WEIGH-LESS CRACK 12 *** [B,A]
On the northern side of the pinnacle is a large crack a thin person will fit into. Follow this crack to the top. As a variation, the
route can be climbed outside the crack.
FREQUENT FLYER 18 *** [B,A]
6m right of WEIGH-LESS CRACK is a line going through a bulge in the face. The crux is getting past the bulge.
VOYAGER 14 *** [B,A]
3m right of FREQUENT FLYER on the same face.
BLOKKIES JOUBERT 17 *** [B,A]
The western side of the pinnacle (facing town) has a series of blocky ledges.
TEA FOR TWO 16 *** [B,A]
A face to the right and around the corner from BLOKKIES JOUBERT. The route follows a series of horizontal and vertical
cracks.
2ND ANNIVERSARY 15 ** [B,A]
2m right of TEA FOR TWO. Starts at and then keeps left of a widening crack.
I DRINK THEREFORE I AM 15 ** [8D,A]
Start as for 2ND ANNIVERSARY but climb the streep column to the right, finishing just left of the overhang.
NEARLY HEADLESS NICK 17 *** [10D,A]
Climb the blank face 10m right of 2ND ANNIVERSARY.
ANY OTHER F@CKERS 15 **** [N]
Climbs the obvious crack system 5m to the right of NEARLY HEADLESS NICK. Start 5m lower and to the right of NHN. "A good
trad line that should remain unbolted" - Stephen
CURSE OF THE ARMADILLO 14 ** [N]
About 40m left of the MIXER MINCER SHREDDER LIQUIDIZER wall, and around the corner. Climb the crack up the slab and
exit left.
OF HERBS AND STEWED RABBIT 22 ** [N,2B]
Locate the MIXER MINCER SHREDDER LIQUIDIZER slab (widish crack to the right). This goes up the arete to the left, starting
in a large crack left of the arete. It needs a lot of gear, has some hollow rock and is included in this guide mainly because of the
name.
MIXER MINCER SHREDDER LIQUIDIZER 27 *** [8D,A]
The bolt line up a prominent steep slab with yellow lichen to shuts. Take your fingers with the thick skin.
SHORT CUT TO MUSHROOMS 20 ** [N]
Climb the crack right of MIXER MINCER SHREDDER LIQUIDIZER.
Flying is Fun
The most popular beginner crag at The Restaurant. It has many shorter and easier routes and the access is easy. From the
campsite walk past the big pool, you will pass a concrete helipad and a fence. Go through the fence and follow this path, it splits
later on, don't go right as this goes to the Island. The path leads to the top of the cliff, head right for about 20m and you will get
to a scramble taking you to the right-most side of the cliff (when facing it). You can also reach this area via the Pasture, or past
the trampolines. The Coven's big brown buttress is directly across the valley, and there are huge blocks in the bush below. The
routes are 10-15m long.
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VISIONS OF COSMIC DOOM 9 **** [7D,A]
The arete at the bottom of the access gully. A classic!
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 12 *** [8D,A]
Takes in the hand crack 4m right of the VISIONS OF COSMIC DOOM. Uses the lower offs to the left or right.
MRI 11 ** [8D,A]
The wide crack just right of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.
FLY FOR LIFE 13 ** [7D,A]
The recess just right. Shares 3 bolts with MRI. Can be awkward going right past the roof without technique. Trend back left to
lower-off.