Ascents by oliver kerr having Sport CPR

Fucking yeah! Not sure how my form was gonna be first day climbing after my Achilles rupture - but man an I stoked with an onsight! Not too bad for 26, the sequences are all there and mostly readable from the rests. Fantastic climb!

First at the grade! Didn't actually feel that hard with the right beta. Stoked!

Holy fuck - totally didn't expect the send! I guess this route is exactly what I'm currently good at - a Moonboard problem in between easier climbing. I was totally flamed coming from the end of the crux - the last few moves were wild throws of desperation!

So apparently six months of Moonboarding and hangboarding do help! I felt solid the whole way and had the crux 100%!

Slabby vertical until it leans back. Very much in the style of Shipply.

Woo! Hardest ever flash! Excellent cruxy 27 then total endurance to the top! I reckon 29 is a bit generous - crux of 27 into a 25/26.

A new pair of shoes does the trick. First go after putting the draws on - didn't feel too bad! Second 29 in two days and second 29 ever.

First go after dogging the draws in and cleaning the holds - a year since my finger popped and I'm feeling better than ever! First 29!

Unlike every other route I tried at this crag, this is not a sandbag. Definitely worthwhile - that opening problem is great! And the move out the roof and I the headwall is cool.

The onsight went nowhere because the I couldn't even see the holds. Not too hard once I sussed them out. Pretty cool climbing from the ledge - I wouldn't want to be any shorter for the span at the top.

The crux and sequence is super obvious from the ground and with a sit down rest right before it, this route is as onsightable as they come. That said - not actually that easy for 26, just if you can pull the move, you can pull the move. Cool rock for the middle section.

1st pitch only - but what a pitch! Gotta be some of the best climbing in the state! I've gotta come back for that second pitch.

My fingers were already raw from previous routes 1 they did not appreciate this one

27 is probs a bit much. The hardest moves, apart from the final move to the anchors, were on the 25 and the move to the anchors is not only part of a 26 but apparently easier with the right beta. Since the traverse is full of good rests, this should be 26 at most. Maybe 25.

Beta makes this doable - thanks to the beta suppliers from last weekend! Pretty stoked to get this - I've always, thought it was the hardest of the Nowra 28s.

Each boulder problem felt desperate dogging in the draws and working out the moves. I gave myself zero chance on my first real shot but each of the boulder problems felt surprisingly doable. I didn't start believing until I found myself at the rest before the final boulder - and I managed not to fluff the final move! Red pointed first shot!

Burly! Putting the draws on it was so hard to imagine just holding on to clip. Managed to send on the second redpoint attempt - I found a solid heel toe cam right where I needed it at the crux!

Excellent climbing up a rounded arete! I loved the grovel followed by wet mantle. Every move was great.

Didn't climb it particularly well but managed to snag the ascent in the full sun anyway. Not that certain of the grade because I don't climb outside enough...maybe 28?

Awesome climbing! Just incredible! Alas, one flowstone sloper sidepull exploded when I went back to clean the draws. As it disintegrated, I took a massive whipper and added some unexpected weight to my undies. It wasn't one of the fragile looking ones...which probably says something about the rest of them! Still goes at the same grade.

Fifth attempt over two days - four times I fell screwing up the sequence in a different way. None of those times I was too pumped. Good to finally get what I should have gotten first shot this trip! Excellent route - make sure you bring your crimp strength and endurance!!

Quite tough at the grade and with quite an awkward fall right at the crux. Also, we chose the arete off the hanging belay which would be quite exciting for grade 22 leader right off the belay.

Almost flashed on the warm up but didn't commit to the move. Nice boulder through the middle.

Great route with interest the whole way. Definitely stick clip the first bolt!

The onsight wasn't the best - but the red point was never in doubt. Some cool moves in the style of the crag.

I like the mantle thing at a third height - good reach required.

Second pitch only as an exit to Thin Line of Reprieve. Another great pitch of climbing! Cool sequences between rests.

My heel kept slipping out of the heel-hook after I'd latched the next hold. Maybe had something to do with attempting it in socks and shoes. As soon as I made it past I made it to the top! Definitely hardest 28 to date.

30 - haha! Way easier than Livin' a Hustler's Dream and maybe on par with Evil E? The dyno to the hueco isn't actually hard but it sure does make you feel like a boss!

Fuckin stoked! Probs 27.5 though if you accept Coneheads is a 28 then it's 28.5. First shot of the day! I felt solid the whole way - not too desperate.

Classic! If a bit soft. Second real shot after dogging the draws in. The opening boulder problem isn't too bad with the right beta. The red point crux mid way just needs a bit a grit and it's fine. The run outs to the top just add to the excitement!

Maybe it was my frozen fingers, maybe it was the absorbing climbing but this thing had me going right until the end.

Not too bad at 27 as long as you can crimp. Took me a go to work out and brush the moves and then ticked next shot.

Easy until the last move. Not too bad.

After flashing Pooh Connection, I did this for good measure. It's all in the one crux section...somehow it felt quite a bit harder doing it the second time. Great route and an excellent one to try as the business is on bolts.

Classic! I slipped off the slippery sidepull trying to static the dyno above the tufa blob. I pulled back on and sat at the no hands before doing it properly. That counts right?

Pitch 5 was a hoot and had me blowing a gasket when I reached the muddy pocket.

Wow - tough climbing right up to the impossible boulder problem. I definitely need to get stronger for this one!

I'm collecting routes that I get through the crux and fall getting to the top. The key beta I gotta remember is be strong and don't get too pumped.

First real shot after dogging in the draws and working out the beta. Felt pretty strong through the boulders and managed to milk the rests pretty well. Fingers held up well!

Onsight (with draws on) at the end of the day. Way fuckin pumped!

Tester sessions after not touching rock for six months. I felt pretty good - I had a few one hang ascents but still a bit hard. It will take a few attempts to go.

13a? Somebody's having a laugh. 12b maybe?

Looking at Mountain Project, the "13a" bit was to the right of the second last bolt but the obvious line (and only chalk) follows the big hueco to the left. The actual crux was a bit lower.

A bit crimpy but not too hard - warmed up on it cos it was coming out of the shade as we arrived.

In the late afternoon sun on a hot day - the rock was very warm! Slopey for a couple of bolts then easy!

Nice little route with the hardest climbing at the bottom in the 24 section. I did a big press-up into an undercling crimp which probably added a grade or two. There is an easier sequence but it's still harder than the 25 extension.

My onsight ended at the crux which turned into dogging the draws in. I thought I was gonna be way more pumped then I was when I got it second shot.

First time on it since I ticked it six years ago. I attempted the retro flash as the draws were already on...went pretty well until I got the sequence wrong with the crux almost done. Went second go! Epic day - ticked this and Evil E (which is definitely harder). Pretty soft for 28.

I've definitely got plenty to improve in my rope soloing. I didn't manage to string together two bolts without resting. I reckon with a better soloing set up - or a friend - I'd probably do slightly better.

Finally! Better conditions today made it much easier! Not sure of the grade - 27 maybe? Hard to be certain given how many attempts I had. Second redpoint shot of the day, and on somebody else's quickdraws.

The second two pitches as a long 22. Cool route with a few rests and classic Wollongong rock quality.

Soft as at 12c. Maybe 12a? Cool climbing nonetheless.

Mega fucking classic! Every pitch has good climbing but pitch 4 is amazing. Three stars anywhere! Riding the tufa was fucking awesome!

A bit more consistent than Sahara - not bad.