Ascents of Strike the First Blow

Didn't get the crux again. Plenty of heel hooking goodness on this climb.

Didn't quite get the crux clean.

Beautiful rock and nice moves! The rusty nut is a bonus

And we just turn the other cheek (2nd shot)

Just slipped off!

Sure, one more climb. Crimpy, nails and not the best end of the day climb. 2 shots...

Ran down the hill after a full day at Muline to have a crack at this in the 1 hour before dark. 2 shots. Had an awesome flash attempt, pumping out from the sloper before the jug at the end of the crux, improvising as I went, and cruising to the top after I pulled back on... the 2nd lap was a disaster. Some cool sections of climbing, but the crux -though intriguing- isnt really enjoyable climbing. The fixed pro really should be replaced with a bolt.

Spooged of on the first go. Awesome rock and moves, nice one Neil!

3rd go. Quite powerful with some small holds down low.

Struggled to get the draws up, then ticked it with no problems... 26/10/03 Had the biggest struggle getting the drawers on in the morning, and then ticked it with ease on the second shot, clipped the chains before I even knew it. Bit of a non-event... 26/10/03 Don't know what I was thinking when I tied in for this one. Possible with a little training.

Amazing route which is good the whole way. Very bouldery for the first 6 meters, then a pumpy continuation.

Struggled my way through the crux on this one, still some funky moves though

2nd shot. Funny arete hugging moves down lown and pumpy up high. Maybe a bit too crimpy down low

got it with a fall in the end. Too tired by then to get it must go back.

purdy!