Ascents as Onsight or Onsight solo as sport by Kurt Doherty

Some interesting movement in sections. Holds I used felt surprisingly solid despite looking like dried mud. Definitely some recent breaks, so I wonder if it's harder now. The way I climbed the start, I'd suggest 17, but I didn't bother looking for an easier sequence when I lowered off, so could just be due to poor choices during the onsight. Will be interesting to see how this route evolves...

Was blowing up on this. Combination of the route being much more consistent than I expected and reading things a bit poorly. Should be pretty good when it cleans up more. 21 felt right for my onsight, but could be 20 if climb more intelligently

Cleaning gear after Matt's onsight and Dad's flash. Some reasonably interesting sections on this one.

Tricky crux into some great jug hauling to a great position at the top of the pillar.

Bolt spacing felt spicy despite (or maybe because of) the low angle. Some yuck rock close to the line too. Head wasn't really in it today.

TR setup for mum and dad. Adds some interesting movement I guess.

Avoiding the crowds and trying to do more than one route despite feeling flogged. Found this hard. Definitely consistent climbing for the first few bolts, and hard to read, especially with no chalk on it. One of the worst sessions I’ve had a the cliff for a while, but was still great to catch up with people and pull on some real rock.

Actually not too bad. Start was interesting and not as hard as it looks from the ground. I slung the drill hole, but probably wouldn't feel the need now I know where the holds are. Middle section has some nice holds and movement. Almost stuffed the finish as I went too high before stepping right.

After bailing from Masterplan area looking for some easier climbing, we ended up here. A worthwhile addition to the cliff with a short thin crux above the big flake/block. Thanks for the bolts Lee Cujes

Warming up. Interesting crux for sure, but most of the climbing on this is long moves between good holds; don't really see why it gets two stars. Would be proper hard for shorties.

Fun start that wasn't quite as "streno" as the route description led me to believe. Middle of the route was enjoyable, though the movement was a little repetitive. Finish was a tad confusing; big jugs up right or nails (not 22) holds direct through the bulge...obviously, I went via the jugs, but it felt a little off route given where the last bolt and anchors are positioned.

Pretty chuffed to nab the onsight. Sequenced really well and found many of the holds to be much better than I was expecting. Crux was pretty darn fun, especially with numbed out hands; thankfully managed to rest just enough before it to pull through. Thanks for the permadraws; made it very easy to consume.

Really enjoyed this one. Moving above the first break was much harder than I expected. Sequenced poorly above the third and had to work a little harder than I should have, but the rest was pretty straightforward. Bolt spacing makes it feel more exposed and exciting than it really is. Called it a day after this as rain was quickly heading our way.

Quite thin above the first. Was a little spicy getting the second clipped, but fine after that. Another little thin pull up high, but the crux is definitely moving past the second.

Quite good. Fun crux sequence up high.

Simply sensational. I enjoyed every second of this onsight; it's certainly become one of my favourite easy routes in the mountains. Movement was interesting, with the route following a nice wandering line of features up the wall. The final few meters round the small bulge and up to the ledge felt fantastic. Carrots are nicely spaced, helping to create a good sense of exposure while climbing, but it didn't ever feel dangerous to me (the first carrot is about 10m up, with seven in total, so the spacing is around 3.5m). The carrots themselves are a mix of broad-heads and "normal" ones; of the seven carrots, my bolt plates fit four, so I had to use wires on the other three. I found it very easy for 19, but the finish definitely has the ability to bring heartbreak to would-be ascensionists, so it deserves some respect.

I really enjoyed this one, despite the burly start. Rest of the route felt a few grades easier than 21, but has some great sequences. Moving around the final arete felt pretty cool.

Hands numbed out mid-crux but otherwise went okay. A little disappointed with how the simple the rest of the arete was to climb, was kind of hoping for something a little more engaging than simple jugging, but it's a cool position and a fun crux.

Did this as part of the onsight attempt for the full route. Start is definitely technical, then a little spicy to the second (feels like you'd hit the deck if you whip), and then run out on easy ground to the third. Found it quite a bit harder than Hot Flyer pitch 1, so I'm giving this a 20.

Not bad! Two cruxy sections with a comfortable rest in between. I left my feet a little low for the first and only just made it through, then sequenced incorrectly in the second and had to reverse two moves before going the correct way.

Good fun. Nice climbing up the flake to the start of the steepness, then it definitely turns on. A pretty fierce crux (for the grade) is followed by some steep jugging that could definitely see you getting some air time; I was working pretty hard against the pump and EOD fatigue.

Great climbing. Sequenced the start boulder really well, finding the holds quite a bit better than I expected. Headwall was good fun too, with some nice consistent movement...kind of a shame it doesn't keep going! I ended up doing the extension, but it adds nothing more than some extra metres.

Much better than I expected. Matt cruised it, but Mum and Dad had trouble getting past the first due to a long reach. Has some genuinely interesting climbing in it for the grade.

Not too bad. Nice to do something new. Some poxy feeling rock in places, but also some nice climbing. Crux up high was good fun, but over very quickly. Matt flashed confidently

Good fun but didn’t feel 22. Well easier than Flash Flood.

Had so much fun on this with Matt. His first ever multi and my first in the Bluies, on the first day of the new year. Epic! I lead all pitches and had a blast. Matt pumped out on the crux of the second and fell, but could still reach the rock, avoiding the need to prussic. First pitch was enjoyable and pretty consistent slabbing with one distinct crux section. Pitch two was also enjoyable, but less consistent, with the main bulge providing all the excitement and difficulty. The exposed start of pitch three was outstanding, particularly in the fading twilight, but otherwise very short and simple. Overall, it was a blast!

Really enjoyed the middle section through the slightly overhanging black rock. Good fun.

Wanted to check this one out to see if it was another good warm up option; wasn't for me. Quite techy in places given you're on the arete at times. The crux was quite distinct and though I definitely butchered a few sequences, it felt hard for the grade.

Fun, though the difficulties are over pretty quick.

Afternoon session for this route and a swim. Climb was pretty fun but over quickly, so not quite a classic. Definitely a must do for the area though. Matt did great on second, despite the pressure of not wanting to fall on the traverse and have to prussic up

Not as good as Nappy Action. Much less consistent, but possibly cruxier, climbing.

Interesting start, but over too soon. The rest is pretty nondescript jugging. Soft for the grade.

Really enjoyable climbing and the most consistent one of the day. Dad and Matt both flashed on lead.

Definitely soft for the grade as it's a one-move wonder. The rest is enjoyable jugging with nicely spaced bolts. Could be 20 unless you're short?

Not as good as some of the others, but a nice engaging crux. Think I went the hard way on the send, as it felt pretty stiff, but then worked out something better on the way down that felt more appropriate for the grade. Matt flashed on lead, Dad onsighted and Mum sent with only one fall on top-rope.

Difficulties are short lived, but otherwise enjoyable.

Really quite enjoyed this; some fun movement and great holds.

Good but very short. Nice to be climbing in the Bluies again.

Seemed harder than the grade suggests. Felt more like an 18 to me, though only for the start. Wasn't sure if it was meant to finish up Coal Sack or Worm Hole, so opted for the latter. Matt top-roped with one or two falls through the first three bolts.

Reasonably interesting start, though it does protect the start of Coal Sack. Matt flashed, Mum almost onsighted, misreading the start slightly and Dad flashed.

One of the better routes at the cliff. Loose jug at half-height now marked with big X. Matt flashed, Dad onsighted and Mum flashed.

Interesting start. Matt flashed, Mum top-roped with a rest at the last bolt and Dad flashed.

Mum (flash) and Dad (onsight) had done this by the time we got to the cliff so went up on their gear. Interesting movement at the start that felt on the stiff end for the grade. Matt flashed it comfortably.

Straight after Tenacious D. Also not as easy as it looked from the ground, but equally as enjoyable as it's neighbour. Good finish to a spectacular day out. Great to see Moogie crush some big digits too!

Not as juggy as it looked from the ground. Almost came off twice on this! Still, a good line with some fun climbing.

Great climbing with a very distinct crux. I yo-yoed a bit at the crux trying to work out an easier way then my initial read, but there didn't seem to be much else available, so had to commit and pulled it off. Surprisingly pumpy and very enjoyable. Could be a classic.

Excellent. Quality pitch of climbing made all the better by linking with pitch 2. Seems strange to split this pitch in two...

Much better. Linked with pitch 3.

Snuck in a send of this while Mum and Dad tried That Boy Needs Therapy. They didn't really enjoy it, but I quite liked this. Short, distinct and enjoyable crux at the start, then a few other nice sequences into the corner/arete and moving past the last.