Ascents in Mt Tibrogargan by Daniel Smith

Was really keen to redpoint my first 23 today but just fell short. Took one small fall onto the 5th bolt. Maybe next time...

Had some time after sideshow bob so decided to come to slider for a burn at squealer. This was the warmup.

I feel like this climb purely exists because someone wanted to climb that crazy crack corner thing. Regardless, I'm glad they did because definitely worth the outing. Felt as though this climb is still pretty chossy though as both Gen and I ripped off a few holes each. I led evens and gen led odds.

Pretty good climbing overall, but there are other routes I would recommend more. I felt like the bolting was a bit too generous in the middle which maybe detracted from the experience a little bit for me. But the crux pitch was quite nice. Just wish it was longer. I led odd pitches and gen led evens.

Had some time after the Ross Miller route so wejumped on this one. I thought that it was fantastic climbing and definitely one of the better multipitches that I've done. The spaced bolting made the climbing just that more engaging. I lead odd pitches and gen lead evens.

Excellent route. One of the better ones on Tibro that I have done. Even though it is May, it still felt quite hot. Also the final pitch was a bit scary, mostly because I haven't done much soloing before...

Lead pitches 1 and 3. I have to agree with the others commenting here and saying it feels closer to grade 17. Anyway, the route was great and I think everyone should have a go. The only issue was the lack of any suitable anchor at the top of pitch 3. The aforementioned tree might not be there anymore? Anyway, I decided to do a somewhat sketchy and bush bashy traverse left to find the anchors for the last pitch of Phoenix, then we abseiled down there.

Lead pitches 1 and 2 and seconded 3 and 4. I liked linking the first 2 pitches because it meant I got to belay in the shade and it also avoids the dodgy tree belay at the end of the first pitch. Can be done on a 60m rope no worries. Intended to rap down remains of the day but the malions on the rap station are very rusty. It is possible to traverse right from here to the final anchor of Phoenix with a few nuts and small cams as protection. It is quite easy too. So we rapped down Phoenix to descend.

Although chimney climbing is gross and although this climb is very run out. I consider this climb a must do and I'm glad Gen got to do it. That said, I think twice is more than enough for me...

Lead pitches 1 and 3. Excellent climb. Probably one of the best I have done on tibro so far. First 2 pitches felt sandbagged but the third felt about right. Maybe that's just me?

We think we did this route... But don't know for sure. Was a fun day out either way.