Ascents as Onsight or Onsight solo as trad by Joanna Parker

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	Grade	Route	Gear style	Quality
Sun 22nd Oct 2006 - Arapiles
The Watchtower Faces Pinnacle Face Area Below Tiptoe Ridge
	4 5	★★ Introductory Route	Trad 140m	Average
Very yukky first pitch with dangerous loose blocks. A bit ordinary but nice chimney pitch up high. With Julie.
Sun 22nd Oct 2006 - Arapiles
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes Central Organ Pipes
	14	★★ C.S. Concerto	Trad 50m	★★ Very Good
Nice traverse after a crank into the corner. Linked with p1 of Libretto. With Michael.
Sat 21st Oct 2006 - Arapiles
The Watchtower Faces Right Watchtower Face
	14	★ Gecko	Trad 48m	★★ Very Good
Lovely cracks but quite a runout in second half. With Julie and Jenny.
Fri 20th Oct 2006 - Arapiles
Declaration Crag Area Declaration Crag
	8 9	★ Sickle	Trad 13m	★ Good
Nice when you know to bridge. Nearly did the splits at one point! With Julie.
Thu 19th Oct 2006 - Arapiles
Central Gully Central Gully Right Preludes Wall
	12 13	★★ Stalagmite (Stalacmite)	Trad 36m	★★ Very Good
Some cranking overhangs! A few tough moves but a rewarding climb. With Lynley and Julie.
Thu 19th Oct 2006 - Arapiles
Central Gully Central Gully Left Charity Buttress
	7	★ Charity	Trad 14m	★ Good
Tough little 8! With Julie and Lynley.
Sun 15th Oct 2006 - Arapiles
Mitre Rock South Mitre
	4 6	★★ Guiding Light	Trad 60m	★★★ Classic
Lead p1 and p3. Fun step across between the two summits. With Richard.
Sun 15th Oct 2006 - Arapiles
Mitre Rock North Mitre
	11	★ Penny Dreadful	Trad 40m	★★★ Classic
Absolutely lovely climb! Intricate gear to protect the start. Classy moves throughout. With Richard.
Sat 14th Oct 2006 - Arapiles
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes Central Organ Pipes
	9	★★ Conifer Crack	Trad 80m	★★★ Classic
Lead p2. Lovely climb. Very long & some rope drag by the top. With Lisa.
Fri 13th Oct 2006 - Arapiles
Bushranger Bluff Back Wall
	7	★ Tullah's Tease	Trad 12m	★★ Very Good
Fun bouldery start. Very enjoyable climb.
Fri 13th Oct 2006 - Arapiles
Bushranger Bluff Main Wall
	3	★ Bullet Buttress	Trad 20m	★ Good
Nice warmup for the day
	7	★ Little Revolver Crack	Trad 20m	★ Good
Good climb. Maybe missed the top as went into main revolver crack.
Sun 24th Sep 2006 - Mt Ngungun
Upper Cliffs Nursery Cliff
	8	Plumb Line	Trad 20m	Don't Bother
Dreadful gear.
	8	★ Cold Girl	Trad 20m	★ Good
Nice climb. Very comfy belay at the top.
Sat 9th Sep 2006 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	15 15 R	Onlooker's Omelette Right Side	Trad 20m	Average
The warmup to a very bad day...
Sun 3rd Sep 2006 - Mt Ngungun
Upper Cliffs Nursery Cliff
	12	★ Denim	Trad 20m	★ Good
Pretty ordinary. Gear a bit sparse. Belayed in a swarm of flying ants.
	12	★ Air Line	Trad 20m	★★ Very Good
Quite nice. Excellent bomber gear. Nice shady belay (away from the flying ants).
Sun 27th Aug 2006 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	19	★★ Inquisition	Trad 27m	★★★ Classic
A classic climb spoilt by an ugly, manky finish. Great bridging and fun start. Then a scary-looking offwidth that was surprisingly elegant. No real offwith technique required! Very rewarding (except the mank). With Lisa.
Wed 16th Aug 2006 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	16 17	★ Fat Mattress	Trad 30m	Average
A couple of really technical moves. Enjoyable climb. With Jenny.
Sat 29th Jul 2006 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	8	Satisfaction	Trad 30m
Desperate offwidth requiring a waist-level high-step. What's the deal with this?!?!
	19	★★ Drop Out	Trad 24m	★★★ Classic
What a great climb! A hidden gem tucked away at the end of the cliff. With Marissa.
Sat 22nd Jul 2006 - Mt Ngungun
Upper Cliffs The Upper Main Cliff
	12	★ Sticky Fingers	Trad 18m	Don't Bother
Yuk. With Lynley.
	13	★ Angie	Trad 18m	★ Good
Nice bridging moves. Excellent passive gear. Comfy belay. With Lynley. Pity she got washed off by the rain.
Sun 18th Jun 2006 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	19	★★ Magical Mystery Tour	Trad 34m
From finger crack to chimney and everything in between, including face. Some scary offwidth moves. Ironically the biggest gear is protecting face moves. With Colin.
Mon 12th Jun 2006 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	15	★ Pixel Princess (Pixelated Princess)	Trad 15m	Average
Thought-provoking in places. The top is easy but the big, loose blocks are unnerving. With Laurie.
Sun 4th Jun 2006 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	19	★★ Sorcerer's Apprentice	Trad 30m	★★★ Classic
What a fantastic climb! Beautiful moves. Passive-gear heaven (but cams useful when you're pumped!).
	20	★★ Dream of Purple Peach Popsicles	Trad 32m	★★ Very Good
Talked into this by Col. What an effort! Wanted to spew... wanted to rest... but managed to avoid both. Really worked hard for this!
Sun 30th Apr 2006 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	15	★ Illusion	Trad 23m	Average
Slightly awkward in some parts. Avoided the body crack by climbing the lovely arete. No gear though!
Sat 10th Dec 2005 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	13	★ Tardis	Trad 10m	★ Good
A hard crank at a point disconcertingly close to the ground. 2.11.03. Pleasant little climb.
	12 13	First Layback	Trad 12m	★ Good
Some challenging moves at the start. 27.9.03: Sweet climb.
Sat 19th Nov 2005 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	18	★★ Sacrilege Crack	Trad 25m	★★★ Classic
Fantastic climb with a variety of challenges. Date?: Pleasant crack and face climb. Not a scary offwidth.
	17	★★ Wizards Back	Trad 10m	★★ Very Good
Nice climb with a bit of exposure. 18.1.04: Enjoyable little climb... except for the hot sun!
Wed 5th Oct 2005 - Arapiles
Mitre Rock North Mitre
	14	★★ Witch Hunt	Trad 40m	Average
Tough for a 14! Thin gear at start. Lovely moves over overhang.
Tue 4th Oct 2005 - Arapiles
Atridae House of Atreus
	16 13	★★ Hell For Leather	Trad 30m	★★★ Classic
Redpoint. Love this climb. Jug overhang city. 23.4.04. A series of fun juggy overhangs. Just what I was looking for!
Mon 3rd Oct 2005 - Arapiles
Central Gully Central Gully Left Golden Fleece Wall
	15	★★ Beautiful Possibilities	Trad 30m	★★ Very Good
Beautiful indeed.
Sun 2nd Oct 2005 - Arapiles
The Watchtower Faces Pinnacle Face Tiptoe Ridge Area
	4 5	★★★ Tiptoe Ridge	Trad 120m	★★★ Mega Classic
One..... Awesome..... Adventure
Sat 1st Oct 2005 - Arapiles
Fang Buttress and Surrounds Plaque
	14	★ Minimus	Trad 12m	★ Good
One-move wonder... but what a move!
Thu 29th Sep 2005 - Arapiles
Castle Crag
	11	★★ Trapeze	Trad 20m	★★ Very Good
Awesome position. A thought-provoking traverse then easy-peasy.
Sun 14th Aug 2005 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	16	★ Rack Attack	Trad 12m	★★ Very Good
A nice little climb. Pity it's such a drama to get to!
Sun 15th May 2005 - Mt Beerwah
Short Cool Ones Wall
	15	★ Dark And Stormy	Trad 60m	★ Good
(First pitch only) Nice in hindsight. A bit runout but good gear. Lots of dodgy flakes, including one that broke off and nearly took out my belayer!
Sat 23rd Apr 2005 - Girraween
Second Pyramid
	14	★ Buzzard Bait	Trad 15m	★★ Very Good
Fun overhang needs a big crank and some despereate jamming to finish. :-D
Sun 3rd Apr 2005 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	9	Three Nuns	Trad 20m	★★ Very Good
A nice climb for the injured... and a great alternative to the scree slope!
Sun 10th Oct 2004 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	17	★ Phatang	Trad 40m	★★ Very Good
Crux... rest... crux... rest... crux... rest... crux... rest... crux... rest...
Sun 12th Sep 2004 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	18	★ Noose	Trad 22m	★★ Very Good
Not as tough as I expected. A pleasant climb requiring more technique than strength.
Sun 29th Aug 2004 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	16	★ Moonlighter	Trad 15m	Average
Quite thrutchy. Not fun for the first climb of the day with frozen feet!
Sat 28th Aug 2004 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	19	★ Humility	Trad 15m	★★ Very Good
Nice delicate face climb but fairly sparse gear.
Wed 11th Aug 2004 - Coffs Harbour
Glenreagh Sherwood Buttress
	18	★★ Disbelief	Mixed trad 8m, 1	★★ Very Good
Nice thin crimpy climb. Equalise small wires for first gear; big wire for top gear.
	18	★ Monks Alive	Mixed trad 10m, 3	★ Good
Sustained moves throughout. Bring your biggest boltplates!
Sat 31st Jul 2004 - Urbenville
Battery Hill
	14	A Bug's Life	Mixed trad 20m, 1	Don't Bother
Dodgy natural gear. Felt more like "Solo 10m to FH, then solo final 10m to anchors." Not recommended for grade 14 leaders!
Sun 25th Jul 2004 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	18	★★ Borderline 29	Trad 15m	★★★ Classic
A hairy-scary traverse followed by wonderful exposed climbing on an arete. Exhilerating!
Sat 17th Jul 2004 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	16	★ Mango	Trad 8m	★★ Very Good
Lovely little facey climb hidden away up on the Bojangles ledge.
Sun 27th Jun 2004 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	16 17	★★ Blood, Sweat and Tears	Trad 40m	★★ Very Good
Not as bad as I've heard. A walk in the park, coupled with a couple of super-thutchy moves, and a nice chimney. A fun adventure!
Mon 14th Jun 2004 - Coffs Harbour
Glenreagh Fun Parlour
	17	Steamer	Trad 8m	★ Good
Nice crack to jam but nice face holds also.
Sun 13th Jun 2004 - Coffs Harbour
Glenreagh Sherwood Buttress
	16	★ Tink Tink	Mixed trad 8m, 1	★★ Very Good
Fun tricky overhang start
Sat 12th Jun 2004 - Coffs Harbour
Glenreagh Wonderland Whipping wall
	14	★ Alice In Wonderland	Mixed trad 15m, 1	★★ Very Good
Some nice moves on this climb.
Sun 30th May 2004 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	16	★ Mainliner	Trad 20m	★ Good
Escape the body crack by using the arete. Nice hand crack at top requires commiting to those jams. (Eeek!)
Sun 16th May 2004 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	18	★ Straight Man's Fear	Trad 13m	Average
Nice. Softish.
Sat 15th May 2004 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	16 16/17	Wasp Nest (Wasp)	Trad 6m	★ Good
Nice way to finish the climbs below.
	18	★ Fast Eddie	Trad 15m	★ Good
Nice little climb to start the day. Soft for the grade.
Sun 2nd May 2004 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	16	★ Century	Trad 15m	★★ Very Good
A lot nicer than the guide says. Fun with the tree. Nasty topout.
Fri 23rd Apr 2004 - Arapiles
Tiger Wall Area Tiger Wall Under Flinders Lane Wall
	13	★★ Kestrel	Trad 50m	★★ Very Good
Nice corner climb with a few awkward moves.
Wed 21st Apr 2004 - Arapiles
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes The Red Wall & Toccata Wall
	19	★★★ Tannin	Trad 35m	★★★ Classic
Smooth, graceful, good gear. Very enjoyable climb
Tue 20th Apr 2004 - Arapiles
Central Gully Central Gully Right Preludes Wall
	20 19	★ Rosy Shy	Trad 35m	★★ Very Good
Nice little climb with a solid crux. Run out and licheny near the top. Impressive belay.
Mon 19th Apr 2004 - Arapiles
Atridae House of Atreus
	17	★★ Surface To Air	Trad 30m	★★★ Classic
Wow. Acobatic, exhilerating, exciting, and graceful. Best climb ever :-D
Mon 19th Apr 2004 - Arapiles
Atridae Muldoon Area
	13	★★★ Muldoon	Trad 42m	Crap
(Lead p 2). 3 stars? You're kidding! Awkward horrible first pitch culminating in an awkward horrible second pitch. Bleugh!
Sun 18th Apr 2004 - Arapiles
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes The Red Wall & Toccata Wall
	14 15	★★ Toccata	Trad 50m	★★ Very Good
Fun corner/crack with a nasty crux. A sandbag, but a fun one.
Sat 17th Apr 2004 - Arapiles
Mitre Rock North Mitre
	17	★★ Edgell Gerber Memorial Flake Climb	Trad 30m	★★ Very Good
Lovely climb with good moves.
Fri 16th Apr 2004 - Arapiles
Bard Buttress
	12	★★★ Bard	Trad 120m	★★★ Classic
(Lead all pitches.) Awesome exposed adventure.
Thu 15th Apr 2004 - Arapiles
Mitre Rock North Mitre
	11	★★ The Archbishop	Trad 48m	Average
Nice but unfriendly crux.
Tue 13th Apr 2004 - Mt Rosea
Main Cliff
	16 18 R	★★ Debutante Direct Finish	Trad 36m	★★★ Classic
(2 & 4). I got the better pitches A great adventure climb!
Mon 12th Apr 2004 - Halls Gap Area
Lake Bellfield Rural Rocks
	19	★ Hobby Bolter	Mixed trad 18m, 2	★★ Very Good
Easy-peasy for the grade. One-move wonder, but very nice climb.
Mon 12th Apr 2004 - Halls Gap Area
Lake Bellfield Pastoral Buttress Main Cliff
	16	★ New Wave? Microwave!	Trad 25m	★ Good
First traverse lead and scary. It's disconcerting being the same distance from the ground for 25m!
Sun 11th Apr 2004 - South-Eastern Grampians
Seven Dials Area The First Dial
	15	★★ Essential Service	Trad 40m	★★ Very Good
Fun climb incorporating a tree.
Sat 10th Apr 2004 - Bundaleer Area
Bundaleer
	12	★★ Scarab	Mixed trad 59m, 1	★★ Very Good
(1 & 3). Lovely climb. Fun, exposed traverse. 3rd pitch a bit awkward.
Sun 8th Feb 2004 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	15	★ Bad Blues	Trad 22m	★★ Very Good
Nice, fun little climb with a bit of jamming and a bit of bridging, and other fun moves.
	17	★★ Neon Philharmonic	Trad 35m	★ Good
Looooong climb! Sandbagged onto this as a warmup. Yeh, right.
Sat 7th Feb 2004 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	16	★ Castor	Trad 22m	★ Good
Sat 7th Feb 2004 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	17	★★★ Smoked Banana	Trad 40m	★★ Very Good
Lovely adventure climb. Super chimney at top!
Sun 1st Feb 2004 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	15	★ Iron Butterfly	Trad 28m	★★ Very Good
Very pleasant climb. Holds where you need them, good gear, a variety of obstacles. :-D
Sun 11th Jan 2004 - Frog Buttress
East of the access track
	14	★ Theory	Trad 25m	★★ Very Good
Enjoyable climb with a variety of obstacles.
Fri 2nd Jan 2004 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Flake Crack Area
	15	★★★ Tombstone Wall	Mixed trad 30m, 3	★★ Very Good
Gear a bit weird. Great climb with a nice traverse though.
	14 15	★★ Hope	Trad 15m	★ Good
Nice little crack with a tricky bit half way up.
Sat 29th Nov 2003 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	12	★ Witches Cauldron Pitch 2 (Witches Cauldron)	Trad 18m	★★ Very Good
Fun climb! Good jugs, lots of gear. Great warmup.
Sun 9th Nov 2003 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	18	★★ Elastic RURP	Trad 20m	★★ Very Good
Enjoyable climb. Generally easy with only a couple of hard/scary bits.
Sat 4th Oct 2003 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	15	★ Rest Area Ahead	Trad 10m	Average
	14	★★ Faki	Trad 13m	★★ Very Good
Very nice crack climb.
Tue 12th Aug 2003 - Coffs Harbour
Glenreagh Fun Parlour
	14	★ Cold Tap	Trad 8m	Average
A bit of an epic. Scary layback crack.
	10	★ Luke Warm	Trad 8m
	16	★ Hot Tap	Trad 8m	★ Good
Much better than cold tap!
	13	Just Add Water	Mixed trad 8m, 1
Nice and easy.
Mon 11th Aug 2003 - Coffs Harbour
Glenreagh Wonderland Warped Wall
	18	★★ Hope and Glory	Mixed trad 15m, 2	★★★ Classic
OMG! Pumpy acrobatic epic but I got it!
Sat 9th Aug 2003 - Coffs Harbour
Glenreagh Wonderland Grab the Gristle Area
	16	★ Eat The Meat	Mixed trad 10m, 2
Sat 26th Jul 2003 - Frog Buttress
West of the access track
	15	★★ Devil's Wart	Trad 27m	★★ Very Good
1st trad onsite! Bomber gear & fun climb with some scary bits.
Sun 29th Jun 2003 - Urbenville
The Crown
	16	★ Wasted Days and Wasted Nights LHV	Trad 20m
2nd pitch in multipitch climb after Easement.
Mon 9th Jun 2003 - Brooyar
Point Pure
	19	★★ Reid	Mixed trad 15m, 3

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