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Historical Photo Gallery from Arapiles Climbing Museum in Natimuk

Vertical Life 09.06.2025

In this gallery special we are thrilled to share a series of historical photos generously donated by Keith “Noddy” Lockwood, curator of the Arapiles Climbing Museum in Natimuk. The climbing museum, which is unique in Australia, attracts visitors from around the world and is constantly expanding its exhibitions.

Peter Jackson on Siren, left wall. Credit: Chris Baxter
Bruce Lockwood leading the first ascent of Charity, 1968. Credit: Keith (Noddy) Lockwood
“Hot” Henry Barber on the first free ascent of Squeakeasy. Credit: Geoff Schirmer
Keith (Noddy) Lockwood and Mike Stone on a ledge halfway up Checkmate. Credit: Geoff Schirmer
Chris Dewhirst (“Veg”) attempting Electric Warrior 1973. Credit: Keith (Noddy) Lockwood
Kim Carrigan on the first accent of Raison d’Étries, 1979. Credit: Chris Baxter
Mike Stone & Ian Ross on Kingdom Come. Credit: Keith (Noddy) Lockwood
Ian Ross on the first free ascent of Thunder Crack. Credit: Keith (Noddy) Lockwood
Keith (Noddy) Lockwood leading the first accent of Brolga. Note the use of hexes. Credit: Andrew Bowman

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