Ascents by Al having Sport CPR

Literally a slot machine with calf, knee, arm, hand slots and all sorts of jams. Epic finish to this route.

First very accomplished project on fifth try. Lots of take back from this one.

Interesting route with a commiting start and fossils on the way up. Fun crimpy Crux too!

Nice line with rough enough holds. Gets really sharp on the right side.

Beautiful technical route in an amazing santuary. Mini version of Fat Doobies

Upped the grade due to smoother holds

Only climbable when it is really dry and yet some parts will still be damp.

There is an easier variation just left on the arete. But definitely up a level climbing it past dark.

Easy climbing till the crux but it's not over yet. Endure a little more till the jugs awaiting just above the slopey side jug.

Small burgly start and really slippery polished section above. Bring Alpine draws for this.

Very varied fun line

Very first route done in Thakhek

Nice and juggy line

Ascent on 11 Oct 2017

Little overgrown on the scramble of Pitch 2 and good to have more alpine draws to reduce drag over the sharp rocks for Pitch 2 and 3.

With the stretch of a 60m rope, you'll be able to rappel to the ground directly below from Pitch 2 anchor. Take note to lower to the right side of wall (not the start of Pitch 1) and be sure to set the middle mark of rope at anchor and tie ends of rope!

Climbed this route while the top third part is wet but hand/foot holds are rough and textured enough to do so.

Ascent on 4 October 2017

Ascent on 4 October 2017

In the rain, the second pitch will be all wet thus route was climbed only till the first anchor.

At the last bolt under the roof before first anchor, it seemed as though the top is wet but it still is climbable in the rain with the right sequence.

Camouflaged footholds but good hand holds.

Hangdogged twice but ain't on best state. To send on next try.

Very nice warm up on a slight incline section

Got to climb this really delicately as there are loose rocks on this route on the top and pretty dusty up there as well. Seems like a site from a fresh rock fall from not too long ago.

Advised to test the holds before putting weight on it.

Anchor is a two standalone bolts with a quick link attached to each. Est 50cm apart. Use extenders if setting up for top-rope.

Ascent on 10 October 2017

Really fun and interesting stemming climb and made a few turns to get up. Stay close the bolts and not too far inwards as holds are further out.

Ascent on 6 Oct 2017

Climbable when partially wet but hand holds are good even when wet.

Ascent on 2 October 2017

First bolt is shared with Song of Stone 6C and heads up leftwards.

Sketchy direct start and go on the left of bolts along the huge tufas or else you may be sandbagging this route like what I did on the right of it and be tricked by the Joker. Super run out and risky going up on the right.

Jugs are all on the left side.

Fun climb still!

Warm up

Bring Alpine draws to reduce the drag on this long line that leads you out of the Canyon with the path in and towards Camp 2 in sight if you go a little higher to the right. Just comes along with a small commiting tricky move at the bottom third section for the grade but else all, awesome top out!

Best 5C in Thakhek indeed

Easy to go off route above, look carefully for holes above before moving towards the polished sections.

Finally got figured the no-hands-knee-jam to clip the anchor

Funny crux start but a nice line after

Super sharp rocks at crux. Bring 2 extendable draws for this.

Care when scrambling up to platform before first bolts. Watch the mossy areas on the right. Water seeps through the cracks now and then..

Anchor is just a staple. Do rappel/abseil down from it to lessen wear and tear.

11 Oct 2017

Classic climb with the crux on the top. Holds are slightly smooth up there but still a great route.

Ascent on 10 Oct 2017

Fun climb on a huge crack traverse and a tricky end at the top.

There is a point with two bolt at 22m mark but head all the way up for the end anchor with rings. More alpine draws may be preferred to reduce the drag.

Superbly extremely sharp rocks

One of a kind! Can be called as caving with safety. Almost just a bouldery traverse and through a hole out to the anchor.

Bring Alpine draws and seconding is required to clean.

Do always rotate anchor rings as it has extremely high traffic especially being close and exposed to sea water.

Ascent on 7 Oct 2017

Nice climb with a tricky traverse with wet left holds mid way up else rest of the route stays dry after a rain.

This multi pitch is pretty dirty and wet especially at second pitch.

Tricky start at start of Pitch 1 and anchor is at a big ledge with two anchors. One with a fixed static rope and there is another one to the far left.

Pitch 2 starts with a traverse towards the right for 2 bolts and upwards, with another fixed static rope for reference to the next anchor. After the traverse, take note of the edgy ledge on the right especially when climbing up the dirty and wet rocks. There's a high tendency to hit ledge if less than 3 bolts are clipped above the ledge while leading.

At anchor of Pitch 2, you can walk towards the cave opening attached to the fixed ropes for a great view.

It is possible to rappel down to the cave floor with a 70m rope from anchor of Pitch 2. Tie knots at the end of the rope and take note to rappel to the left side where Pitch 1 starts as ground is higher as compared to the ground directly straight down.

Climbed only till the last 2nd bolt. Right before the 7A moves. But awesome technical start

Bouldery start on polished holds at the start. First bolt is better advised to be clipped in for safety.

Finally got over this long time nemesis and sent it smoothly. Not too bad when you know the exact moves but preferably not as a warm up without knowing the moves.

Ascent on 8 Oct 2017

Good multi pitch to be done when it is pouring outside.

Pitch 1 is a diagonal traverse to the left after heading up to a 3 bolt anchor. Towards the ending of Pitch 2, the route traverses to the right and the anchor is lower than last bolt. Pitch 3 is exceptionally long so prepare 16 draws at least for this fun and juggy vertical climb straight up. Pitch 4 is short with an amazing view with ledges to sit on at the cave opening.

To get down, rappel each pitch till Pitch 2. At this anchor, one rappel is possible with a 60m rope all the way down.