Ascents of Alpha & Omega

I love clinging on to an Arete. Pretty early but fun crux, but with some tall-man beta I reckon it downgrades to a 21.

This was one of the first routes to catch my eye as a novice, wanted to try it ever since spotting it. The arete is just so obvious, begging to be sent. Only about 4 clips are sustained before it softens up, so it's a stretch to call it "classic" - but those four clips are just SO rad. The bottom is power moves and then the crux is balancy with ridiculous little holds. Well bolted so really fun to project. A great intro to 22s and above.

My first 22! Very fun crux

First 22! A crimpy crux followed by some of the easiest climbing in Silvermine. So cold I could barely open my hands by the end of the route.

Awesome moves through the crimpy crux. My kind of climbing.

Fell at crux

Nice, crimpy crux. Tried it exactly a year ago but took a hang just after the crux. Went back yesterday and sent it second go.

Crimpy