First somewhat serious taller trad lead, still baby steps. Didn’t find heaps of gear placements and I ran it out a bit at times but the holds are all secure.
First logged ascent since injury…have done some other climbs…but was debating how much influence logging routes had on the accident…but I’m back! And it’s going great!
Fantastic route! The protection is certainly sparse, particularly through a fairly sustained section of clinbing for the grade, but the holds are all there to get you through, and the pro appears eventually.
Scenic little walk. PAS'd the chains for security but we didn't bother roping up. It was a bit sobering checking out where and how that guy fell off last year.
climbed it while wet. was a bit terrified to be honest, my first and only piece popped as i was past it and trying to establish in the crack. luckily i didnt fall
Unique as a climb. Used this as training for the young team to get used to the height/Arapiles style. Made it into multi-pitch by setting up a belay about 25m up, just before it goes over a bulge. Rappelled off the carabiners on the chains.
Committing, physical, sustained and brilliant. A very absorbing lead. Stoked to get the onsight after professing that I wasn't ready for Morfydd earlier in the weekend
The crux of this climb is the lack of pro as placements are sparse, but they're pretty good once you find them. Definitely deserves a 19 on lead, even if the moves are fairly cruisy; wouldn't be the same experience on top rope that's for sure. Recommend micro cams if you've got them because being 5m up over only a #1 and #2 nut isn't confidence inspiring. Enjoyable climb.
