Arapiles a million mountains

Mount Arapiles in western Victoria is one of the best cliffs in the world. Climbers from every continent know the mountain and many of its classic climbs, either from first-hand experience or from glowing reports and pictures in the climbing press - but Mt Arapiles is much more than a climber's paradise. It inspires artists, bird-watchers and nature-lovers; it is the Wimmera's Uluru, a unique geographical landmark and home to a rich variety of plants and animals - it has a fascinating and at times dramatic history. Peter Croft, Lynn Hill, Kim Carrigan and Henry Barber as well as many other leading climbers have all contributed to the book - a fabulous book on one mountain and its many facets.