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Sun 30th Dec 2012 - Mt Tibrogargan | ||||||
Caves Route Sector | ||||||
4 | ★★★ Caves Route | 520m | ||||
Fun way to summit Tibro!
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Fri 28th Dec 2012 - Kangaroo Point | ||||||
Right Main Wall | ||||||
19 | ★★ Moonlight Fantasia | 18m, 1 | ★★ Very Good | |||
I enjoyed this climb all the way up to the bolt, then it got super thin so I went right. Great moves up into the first crack, excellent pro.
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21 | ★★ Idiot Wind | 18m, 5 | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Excellent climb, the traverse/layback was particularly good, but committing.
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Wed 26th Dec 2012 - Blue Mountains | ||||||
Blackheath Area Shipley Upper Grey Slab | ||||||
13 | ★ Trinity | 18m, 5 | ★ Good | |||
13 | ★ Trinity | 18m, 5 | ★ Good | |||
Wed 26th Dec 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Chunders Glenn - Lower Wall | ||||||
19 | ★★ Maurice the Fart Freak | 25m | ||||
Sat 22nd Dec 2012 - Orroral area | ||||||
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Determinant Sector | ||||||
16 | ★ Fearon Variant Finish | 18m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Got lost on 2nd pitch of Incisor and ended up here... Awkward start requiring intense hand jamming, but otherwise straight forward.
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15 | ★★★ Terminant Corner (Terminant Corner Finish) | 35m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Great Jamming!!
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Tue 18th Dec 2012 - Orroral area | ||||||
Booroomba Rocks South Buttress Integral face | ||||||
20 | ★★★ Integral Crack | 48m | ★ Good | |||
Wow, this is an impressive trad lead. A bit intimidating! Well protected, but not easy to protect.
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Tue 18th Dec 2012 - Orroral area | ||||||
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Determinant Sector | ||||||
15 | ★★ Determinant (original) (Determinant) | 140m | ★★★ Classic | |||
After 2 years of putting it off, finally conquered the 2nd pitch. Great slab! 4th pitch very strange, but finished up terminant corner.
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Sat 1st Dec 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Huskinson Homo (Ricky) and the (Graeme) Hill Top hoods gully | ||||||
18 20 | ★★ Je Veux vous Entendre Siffler! | 22m, 8 | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Go past the first two rings to find the chain at the top, fantastic.
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Sat 1st Dec 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Indian Head (north) Impressionist Wall | ||||||
18 | ★★ First Impressions | 30m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Excellent climb
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18 | ★★ Working Woes of a Worried Wombat | 28m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Wow, fanatic exposure climbing out over void, love the orange rock.
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15 | ★★ Damn You Custardo | 25m | ||||
Sat 1st Dec 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Chunders Glenn - Upper Wall | ||||||
18 | ★ Roger the Woodchuck | 12m, 5 | ★★ Very Good | |||
Fun jug haul for end of day laps
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Wed 31st Oct 2012 - Nowra | ||||||
Thompson's Point Descent Gully Walls | ||||||
18 | ★★ Samurai Pizza Catz | 15m | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
On 30 Oct 12 there was a large snake (looked like a carpet snake but not sure) coiled up in one of the breaks in between the 4 & 5th rings.
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Wed 31st Oct 2012 - Nowra | ||||||
Thompson's Point Sloth Area | ||||||
16 | ★★ Sloth | 23m, 8 | ||||
16 | ★★ Sloth | 23m, 8 | ||||
16 | ★★ Sloth | 23m, 8 | ||||
Wed 31st Oct 2012 - Nowra | ||||||
Thompson's Point Descent Gully Walls | ||||||
17 | ★ Woderwick | 15m | ★★ Very Good | |||
15 | ★ Big Dreams | 15m | ||||
Roped solo.
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17 | ★ Woderwick | 15m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Roped solo for a late afternoon jaunt.
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17 | ★ Woderwick | 15m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Wed 31st Oct 2012 - Nowra | ||||||
Hospital Rocks Slabby Wall | ||||||
13 | ★ Scarlet Dog | 10m, 4 | ||||
14 | ★ Final Call | 10m, 4 | ||||
15 | ★ Dot The Dashund | 11m, 5 | ||||
13 | ★ Jesse Fetch | 11m, 4 | ||||
20 | ★ Hair'o'tha Dog | 9m, 4 | Average | |||
I would grade the crux of this climb at around 22/23 (2 moves or so). A lot has broken off but is interesting.
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11 | ★ Little Boxer Girl | 9m, 4 | ★★ Very Good | |||
Sun 7th Oct 2012 - Arapiles | ||||||
Fang Buttress and Surrounds Plaque | ||||||
17 | ★ Maximus | 13m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Nice, thin, well protected balancy climb. Very enjoyable.
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22 | ★★ Dramp | 15m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Led up to cave then got scared. Awesome layback (on top rope) out of cave. next time the red point. Great climb.
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Sun 7th Oct 2012 - Arapiles | ||||||
The Watchtower Faces The Watchtower | ||||||
9 | ★★★ Arachnus - with Jonathan Gray | 110m | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Went up Watchtower Chimney then traversed right across incredibly thin, long crazy traverse that felt about grade 18! The actual start looks brilliant, and the climb is great.
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Sun 7th Oct 2012 - Arapiles | ||||||
Castle Crag | ||||||
11 | ★★ Trapeze | 20m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Nice traverse.
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11 | ★★ Trapeze | 20m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Sat 6th Oct 2012 - Arapiles | ||||||
Castle Crag | ||||||
17 | ★★ Swinging | 20m, 2 | ★★★ Classic | |||
Great, thin, balancy climb. The runout above the second bolt to the top is not too bad.
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14 13 | ★ Cunrack - with Jonathan Gray | 16m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Quite liked this climb, thought provoking start.
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Thu 4th Oct 2012 - Arapiles | ||||||
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes D Minor Pinnacle | ||||||
14 | ★★ D Minor - with Jonathan Gray | 35m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Ok, nice view in the afternoon.
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Thu 4th Oct 2012 - Arapiles | ||||||
The Pharos and Surrounds The Pharos Back Wall | ||||||
14 | ★★★ Lamplighter - with Jonathan Gray | 78m | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Absolutely loved this climb, possibly my favourite so far at Araps! Awesome exposure on 2nd pitch, challenging route finding, impressive wall, great cave!
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Wed 3rd Oct 2012 - Arapiles | ||||||
Tiger Wall Area Tiger Wall Syrinx Area | ||||||
10 | ★★★ Syrinx - with Jonathan Gray | 170m | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Great climb, linked P1/P2 and P4/P5. Fun exploring the jugs at the top getting through overhang.
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Tue 2nd Oct 2012 - Arapiles | ||||||
Atridae Agamemnon Area | ||||||
10 11 | ★★★ Agamemnon - with Jonathan Gray | 40m | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Awesome, scary, crazy climb. It took me a good fifteen minutes to sum up the courage for the final bridging move.
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Tue 2nd Oct 2012 - Arapiles | ||||||
Atridae Muldoon Area | ||||||
13 | ★★★ Muldoon - with Jonathan Gray | 42m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Fun.
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Tue 2nd Oct 2012 - Arapiles | ||||||
Bard Buttress | ||||||
12 | ★★★ Bard - with Jonathan Gray | 120m | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Great introduction to Arapiles. The slab was enjoyable. The view after the traverse was great.
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Sat 15th Sep 2012 - Nowra | ||||||
Thompson's Point Betty Blue Area | ||||||
17 | Kicking Dogs Balls | 8m | Average | |||
23 | ★★ Black Beddy | 8m | ★ Good | |||
Great moves at the start, impossible crimping at the top!
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23 | ★★ Black Beddy | 8m | ★ Good | |||
17 | Kicking Dogs Balls | 8m | Average | |||
Crazy high first ring, should have stick clipped.
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Sat 15th Sep 2012 - Nowra | ||||||
Thompson's Point Vanderholics Wall | ||||||
19 | ★★★ Vanderholics | 25m, 8 | ★★★ Classic | |||
Love the holds at the top! They just keep coming!
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Sat 15th Sep 2012 - Nowra | ||||||
Thompson's Point Orca Area | ||||||
16 | ★ Hairy Harriet | 14m, 8 | ||||
16 | ★ Hairy Harriet | 14m, 8 | ||||
Nice, good beginner lead
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Sun 9th Sep 2012 - Orroral area | ||||||
Booroomba Rocks Middle Rocks Lower Tier | ||||||
15 | ★★ Hurricane Cracks - with Jonathan Gray | 55m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Sun 9th Sep 2012 - Orroral area | ||||||
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Determinant Sector | ||||||
16 | ★★★ Hermes - with Jonathan Gray | 50m | ★★★ Classic | |||
The roof section is committing but fantastic to do, can be difficult for a second if they are not comfortable with being on lead.
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Sat 8th Sep 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Bill James Testimonial Gully | ||||||
13 | ★ Usurper | 40m | ★ Good | |||
Great fun trad, pretty intimidating climbing over the void with sparse protection, but there are rings a plenty if you wish.
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Sat 8th Sep 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Indian Head (north) Impressionist Wall | ||||||
15 | ★★ Damn You Custardo - with Jonathan Gray | 25m | ||||
Sat 8th Sep 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Huskinson Homo (Ricky) and the (Graeme) Hill Top hoods gully | ||||||
22 | ★★★ Dodecahedron - with Jonathan gray | 20m, 7 | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Finally, the red point, awesome climb!
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Sun 2nd Sep 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Huskinson Homo (Ricky) and the (Graeme) Hill Top hoods gully | ||||||
11 | ★ Little Miss Sunshine | 14m, 8 | ★ Good | |||
18 | ★★ Mouche Pique | 20m, 7 | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Great climb, fun start
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Sat 1st Sep 2012 - Nowra | ||||||
Hospital Rocks Steeper Wall | ||||||
17 | ★ The Grouch | 15m | ||||
First solo roped toprope. Great climb, sat on this going up and down for a whole afternoon.
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11 | ★ Uncle Udfuddy | 15m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Solo roped to set up top rope for climbs to the left. Fun climb.
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Sat 1st Sep 2012 - Nowra | ||||||
Thompson's Point Descent Gully Walls | ||||||
11 | ★ Lucifer | 15m | ||||
17 | ★★ Hang On | 15m, 6 | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
18 | ★★ Samurai Pizza Catz | 15m | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Sat 18th Aug 2012 - Nowra | ||||||
Thompson's Point Indian Wall | ||||||
19 | Geronimo | 8m, 5 | ★★ Very Good | |||
Much better second time round.
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15 17 | Little Big Horn | 8m, 3 | ★ Good | |||
Pretty ful on for 15. Not a first lead.
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14 16 | Sitting Bull (Shitting Bull) | 8m, 4 | ||||
19 | Geronimo | 8m, 5 | ★★ Very Good | |||
Great moves down low. Took a bit to get my head around the last move.
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Sun 12th Aug 2012 - Nerriga | ||||||
old wool north Late Shift Ledge | ||||||
16 | ★ Nameless Epic | 8m, 3 | Average | |||
18 | ★ Savage Bliss | 10m, 3 | ★★ Very Good | |||
17 | ★ Holy Shit It's A Cat | 10m, 3 | ★★ Very Good | |||
Sat 4th Aug 2012 - Orroral area | ||||||
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Northern Slabs | ||||||
9 | ★★ Sunstroke - with jonathan gray | 120m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Unbelievably windy, but enjoyable. 60m rope gets you up in 2 pitches!
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Sat 28th Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Huskinson Homo (Ricky) and the (Graeme) Hill Top hoods gully | ||||||
20 | ★★ Trad Dads Can't Campus | 20m, 8 | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Great laybacks.
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20 | ★★ Gym Junkies Cant Jam | 20m, 10 | ★★★ Classic | |||
Tough start getting up crack, top is fantastic.
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Sat 28th Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Indian Head (north) Tonage Zone Sector | ||||||
17 15 | Arseholes From Antwerp | 8m, 5 | Don't Bother | |||
Sandbag at 15. There are a lot of broken holds, there is a move in the middle that felt 18/19 ish. Didn't particularly like this climb.
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Sat 28th Jul 2012 - Nerriga | ||||||
old wool north Late Shift Ledge | ||||||
16 | ★ Nameless Epic | 8m, 3 | Average | |||
18 | ★ Savage Bliss | 10m, 3 | ★★ Very Good | |||
Nice delicate footwork.
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18 | ★ Savage Bliss | 10m, 3 | ★★ Very Good | |||
17 | ★ Holy Shit It's A Cat | 10m, 3 | ★★ Very Good | |||
14 | ★ Bloke Man | 9m, 3 | ★ Good | |||
Climbing to the left makes this harder and thinner, fun.
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18 | ★ Ribbed For Her Pleasure | 10m, 4 | ★★ Very Good | |||
Sat 21st Jul 2012 - Nerriga | ||||||
old wool north Austin Powers Ledge | ||||||
15 | ★ Blubber Boy and the Adipose Kid throw down the Gauntlet | 15m | Don't Bother | |||
Crap pro, dirty flaring crack that only wanted to take a micro nut. Un memorable apart from being rounded and dirty.
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Sat 21st Jul 2012 - Nerriga | ||||||
old wool north Late Shift Ledge | ||||||
17 | ★ Holy Shit It's A Cat | 10m, 3 | ★ Good | |||
18 | ★ Ultra Thin For Improved Sensation | 10m, 4 | ★ Good | |||
Nice side grab on arete. Definitely thin.
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14 | ★ Bloke Man | 9m, 3 | ★ Good | |||
18 | ★ Ribbed For Her Pleasure | 10m, 4 | ★★ Very Good | |||
Sun 15th Jul 2012 - Orroral area | ||||||
Booroomba Rocks Middle Rocks Lower Tier | ||||||
15 | ★★ Hurricane Cracks - with Matt Porter | 55m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Bit wet after run, but great as always. Second pitch was most enjoyable yet.
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Sun 15th Jul 2012 - Orroral area | ||||||
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Northern Slabs | ||||||
9 | ★★ Sunstroke - with Matt Porter | 120m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Lead this with Matt and Dmytriy. Three person climb would work better with two ropes instead of one!!
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Sat 14th Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Chunders Glenn - Upper Wall | ||||||
18 | ★ Roger the Woodchuck | 12m, 5 | ★★ Very Good | |||
Great fun reachy jug haul
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Sat 14th Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Chunders Glenn - Lower Wall | ||||||
17 | ★ Roger the Sea Lion | 15m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Tue 10th Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Huskinson Homo (Ricky) and the (Graeme) Hill Top hoods gully | ||||||
20 | ★★ Trad Dads Can't Campus | 20m, 8 | ★★★ Classic | |||
A wandering trad climb of varying features, great fun, varied moves.
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Tue 10th Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Chunders Glenn - Lower Wall | ||||||
17 | ★ Roger the Rhino | 22m | Average | |||
Ok
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18 | ★★ Roger the Hippo | 22m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Feels like a different climb after the cave/hole/overlap
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Sat 7th Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Chunders Glenn - Lower Wall | ||||||
17 | ★ Roger the Sea Lion | 15m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Great climb, i could repeat this every time I go to TJF
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Sat 7th Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Chunders Glenn - Upper Wall | ||||||
19 | ★ Roger the Iguana | 12m, 5 | ||||
Something must have broken but the start of this is impossibly hard, had to clip the bolt on top rope and haul up.
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18 | ★ Roger the Woodchuck | 12m, 5 | ||||
Great and juggy and fun
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Sat 7th Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Bag-Dad Wall | ||||||
18 | ★ Roger the Emu | 15m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Enjoyable
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18 | ★ Roger the Emu | 15m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Enjoyable
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18 20 | ★★ Roger the Tree (Roger the Nudibranch) | 20m, 9 | ||||
Watch out for the tree if you fall from the crux - this needs to be renamed the prostate exam!
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Sat 7th Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Huskinson Homo (Ricky) and the (Graeme) Hill Top hoods gully | ||||||
14 | ★ Bingo Wings | 15m | Average | |||
Not the best 14 for beginners on lead. The 16 to the left ('Roger Bourne Identity') is better.
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Mon 2nd Jul 2012 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road | ||||||
Tianjara Falls Huskinson Homo (Ricky) and the (Graeme) Hill Top hoods gully | ||||||
15 | ★ Hill Does Crack - with Johnathan Gray | 20m | ★★ Very Good | |||
Great climb, the overhang is fun and juggy.
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18 | ★★ Captain Australia and the Lemon Argonauts | 15m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Great climb. Some good side grabs.
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18 | ★★ Mouche Pique | 20m, 7 | ★★★ Mega Classic | |||
Really enjoyed this climb, nice moves with a chance to practice good footwork.
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