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  <header name="Genesis Crag" id="1" walk="15 mins" sun="Morning Sun" rock="Mudstone / Siltstone" acknowledgement="" intro="Genesis is a Hobart crag on the Western shore of the Derwent River, near Taroona (Alum Cliffs). The rock is soft and chossy - typical of mudstone cliffs.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;WARNING: Please be aware severalmultiple fixed anchors failed at low loads under load testing (10/9/2024). Testing of alternative fixed anchors also failed to produce suitable full-strength fixed anchors. It is advised to not to rely on any fixed anchors at this crag until the issues can be investigated and rectified..&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Testing undertaken by the CCT with advice from experienced route developers, concluded that the siltsone in this location is of inadequate strength to support suitable long-term fixed anchors. Anchors were also found to have been installed incorrectly, resulting in anchor failure from low torsional loads.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Prior to installing fixed anchors, please consult the CCT Fixed Anchor Guidelines and manufacturers installation instructions.&lt;br/&gt;https://www.climbersclubtas.org.au/_files/ugd/c158a8_97393902ceea4afcaf06deafecc32257.pdf" history="" access="The cliff is accessed via the end of Taronga Road, just past the Bonnet Hill Shot Tower. Until fixed anchor issues are resolved - it It is not advised to visit this cliff for climbing or rely on any fixed anchors at this cliff." camping="" autonumber="false"/> 
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