Ascents by Brendon Flanagan

WOW! Some really good slapping fun on this traverse. PUMPY efforts to get through this one. Not much for your feet placement. cant wait to finish it!

WOW! Some really good slapping fun on this traverse. PUMPY efforts to get through this one. Not much for your feet placement. Cant wait to finish it!

Been a few months since I've tried this problem so I'd forgotten some of the moves/holds. Still a solid challenge which offers mental mind games (so close yet so far) and frustration with so many attempts. I will conquer you Father Teds Stiff Upper Lip!

WOW! What an epic problem! I couldn't even get through the start and neither could Geoff! This problem is certainly out of my league. FA will defiantly go to someone else worthy of this problem.

Ouch! Not an easy problem.

Stick clipped the third bold (2nd hanger) to help me through this airy sloper slab. Got to the roof and bailed on my own mallion.

Got in on the 7th attempt. A committing move if you're not use to suck a move. Once I got the solid ledge I repeated the move another 4 times out of pure joy! Commit and there will be problems! Fantastic problem, physically easy for a V4 but mentally up there!

A great problem. The left starting pocket is a bit rough on the old fingers. Half way through the problem so far and it's awesome!

A great problem and amazing pockets on offer. The top out is the crux and is even harder when you've got the glaring morning sun in your eyes.

Excellent start but some difficult holds for my fat fingers further up.

A serious traverse happening here. 2 moves away from getting the arête and toping out. FINGERS!!!

Cant lock my hand in on the much needed hold in the water way groove. I get it in there but just cant get it to stick!

Trust your shoes with the start, you've paid good money for the so trust them! Great climb!

PUMPY!

All I can say is WOW! This problem would have to be one of the most amazing bouldering problems I have ever done. No word of a lie! Solid start with a committing dyno following it. Great holds on the way up with a scary sloper exit. I love high balls but this one scared me quite a bit...first time for everything. I was a little concerned being so high with such a slopy exit but then I discovered a little friend to help me through. An amazing problem with some amazing views. Thanks Ranger Dave!

Once you get your second hand into the crack you're good for the rest of the problem. Getting established into the crack is another thing altogether! Felt like a messy send.

A brilliant traverse! Great jugs and footers at the start but sadly they disappear somewhere about 2/3's the way along. Solid work out with a sustained sequence for most of the way. The slight pump experienced by the time you reach the crux simply makes it more of a challenge. Pinch, crimp and tip toe your way to the end. Love it!!

Seriously people, one of Sydney's most enjoyable problems! Amazing problem with the best views in Sydney!

Heels and hands...cross overs and grunt. Fun problem.

Difficult final move. Committing!

WOW! I'd forgotten how hard the crux can be. Where do I put my feet? How to I utilise the holds? Did I tie my shoe laces? Such an awesome crux! Worthy of the stars it's given!

BLOODY HELL! I put up this problem and I can't remember the sequence! Back to the drawing board for this one.

Working my way through the crux and my hand slid off the winning hold! All I can say is thank the maker that I own a thick crash pad!

WOW Geoff! How will we work the crux!

An amazing crack requiring a little twist to stabilise.

I haven't even FA'd this traverse yet and I've already given it a star! Balancy, trusting and highly satisfying.

Getting onto the problem is easy yet oh so fun! The traverse offers some well hidden holds for your fingers to slide into along with the use of the waist high underclings. Rounding the bulge offers some worthy footwork challenge to where the crux reveals itself. I can lower myself part way but how to hold it and continue the lower traverse to the end????? So far....EXCELLENT! Possible V4.

A pumpy climb towards the end with some amazing holds and questionable footers.

If you miss your footing halfway along you'll get to use your core muscle strength to get back on. didn't let my feet touch the ground. Solid arm work and concious of keeping my feet moving.

WOW! Once you get past the second move the entire problem is one committing move after another. I was soooo tempted to give this bad boy a star but I don't believe in handing out stars unless they're really worthy. A little scary with a lot of relief after the top out!

A solid effort taking the arête up. This really is a serious feet climb. Watch where you put your feet and how you place your body.

Its a pumpy climb with great holds. The anchors are looking poor. One anchor is not to be trusted AT ALL but the second is just acceptable.

Dirty climb

Hard crimpy moves. Use your feet wisely and you'll finish the climb. The crux is after the third draw and worthy of the grade given to the climb.

Once up at the layaway it's quite the balance trick. Barn door is a regular event. Yet to beat it!

Enjoyable climb unto the overhang which is where it gets trick. Gota dynov for the decent ledge above the last draw.

One word...PROJECT!

A stiff 19 but certainly not a 21. Really good climb with a crux that makes you think. Sadly I had to dog to figure out where the holds were. Once I figured out the crux move it was quite satisfying.

Got to the third bolt which is where my partner bailed and realised that all the draws were still on my belayers harness. Last climb for the day so I couldn't be bothered repeating. Next time, funky start which I'll love to have a crack at again!

Hard start for the grade with a few sharp edges for the fingers. Once at the nose it's all smooth sailing.

Due to developing bouldering crags for the past 12 months I've lost a lot of my climbing mojo. Excellent ledge and holds through the roof presenting ample room and opportunities for heel hooks, toe hooks, resting on straight arms and resting on calves. A little run out to the last clip before the anchor but if you fall you'll fall into space. Mark my words, I will come back and I will conquer this climb!

Going high is very tricky to work out but well worth it!

It's a bit like the Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy...your toes are going everywhere like a dancer. Keep moving to avoid the serious pump.

Excellent traverse with a cool exit.

Nice moves, heel hook involved.

A leap and reach of faith. One move wonder.

Works the fore arms and the smearing technique! Fun and slightly pumpy.

An interesting problem thanks to the pinch and slap required to move through.

A little pump and some balance as well. Popped off the first attempt.

MAGNIFICO!!!

A good work out on the arms. Have a rest when you can.

Has the potential to go a little higher but I might wait til I have a spotter before trying it. Nice problem, solid work out. Trust your shoes!

Fun second move (dyno) and a testing crux. Pop off at the top, down climbing not so positive.

I enjoy cracks so i found this climb quite enjoyable. Jam your fingers in and let the fun begin!

By far the best problem on Radkas boulder. Loved it!