Ascents by Michael Hall

What an excellent climb. Great sequence through crimps to a couple of powerful moves. And then hang on for the pump at the end. Stoked to finally get this

Managed to get into position for the deadpoint/dyno. Took some nice big falls going for it

Not too much progress on this burn

Getting closer to sticking it. Went up and sussed the transition into Nitro.

Redpoint attempt. Very good conditions up there today

Got reasonably close to the chains. Top section will need a fair bit more work. Definitely need pants instead of shorts whilst working this. Knees were stinging in the shower 😅

First time on this. Much more fun than I was expecting

Warm up came to a sudden and surprising end when the heel-toe popped

I actually quite liked this. Makes you think.

This is going to take some work. Very sustained. Making slow progress

I’ve been wanting to get on this for years. Some incredible moves in a beautiful part of the cave. Not many better views.

Putting draws on SNN, doing some cleaning, and sussing beta near the anchor for a redpoint.

First go. Chicken crimpy!

Made some ok progress. The throw to the good left seems long and tough. Needs some more work. My fingers pads need reinforcements

Trying to remember the moves

Oof. This is beyond me. Can’t figure out how to get over to the “arete”.

Brushed off a lot of webs and had a sticky beak.

Lovely climbing! Send train with Gaby!

Ella's marketing skills were too persuasive and I had to try this. Think of a bolt and it shall appear. Very nice climb. Perfect warm-up route if you're here to climb harder grades. Otherwise, nice crux that requires some thought.

Cleaning. This seems to be the best way to clean this route. Not too bad a climb.

I think this at least deserves one star. Really cool punchy moves to start and nice cruisy top out

Really enjoyed this. Perfect warm up if this grade is easy for you, or awesome tick if this is your grade.

Slopers!

This is a really awesome line. Had to dig deep for the blast up to the top out.

Big throws between big holds. My idea of fun

Love me a dyno!!

Was so pumped at the top out but didn't want to fall as the landing is horrid so got there on adrenaline

Much harder than it first looks. Obviously been bouldering too long as I couldn't keep doing the powerful moves required through the crux section (also helps if you have skin on your finger pads i guess). Next time.

Burly climbing!

Tougher than it first looks

Guide says V1 but there must be some holds that have broken since, or I'm missing some funky beta. I think the V4 grading here is a bit over the top though. I'd say V3 at most.

Stunning! Another gorgeous line at the Grampians. Couldn't wipe the smile off my dial.

Don't agree with the V4 grade on here. Guide has it right at V3. This wall is a gem. Another ripper of a line that makes you smile from ear to ear.

So sick!! Landing isn't that bad if you have a few Boulder matts and a couple of trusty spotters. The perfect line

Such a great problem. Heel hooking start with a few tough moves and jugs to the top

Big throw to a very polished hold. This obviously gets a lot of traffic (hence the super highway name?). Really cool

This is my style of problem! Heel hooks, cross-throughs and a big throw

Really good warm up. Pretty spicy if this is you grade limit

Start is pretty hard for a V0? Maybe I'm getting weaker/softer!

High rise for sure! Suss out the top before embarking on this. Top is easy enough provided you know where the holds are. Really enjoyable climb

This problem has it all. Big moves, slopers, crimps , jugs, and a desperate mantle. What's not to like?

Stoked to get a flash on this. Cracking line, only complaint is that it isn't another 2/3 metres long. Perfect landing and shady

Really liked this.

Sooooo good. Burly start into awesome holds

Thin!

fantastic climbing from the 4th bolt onwards! agreed with alex, wish it just kept going.....hint hint andy

Really great line! Powerful moves on good holds. Enjoyed this a lot. Thanks Alex!