Ascents in Australia by David Hillard

Sketchy. An acquired taste perhaps.

Such a good climb.

This climb became much more enjoyable once I got the right sequence. A good one for when it’s hot and wet.

Pretty spicy.

Really fun just cruising after the boulder problem.

A nice addition to a very limited area. Shoots straight up the cave. The runout felt engaging, but was probably safe... probably.

Such a good route! My favorite of all the 7's in nowra, so far... Very approachable. Apart from the crux move. Which was a bit desperate for me.

Appalling onsight attempt. Dogged every move. Followed by an unexpected send second shot. I liked the moves after the break.

Actually climbs really well. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Tough. Probs harder than 17.

Definitely the full package. Very intimidating up to the awesome headwall.

Savage bouldering up high, super nice problem, but seemed a little stiff at the grade. Took 3 sessions to get the right beta. Definitely worth the effort. A mt alex classic for sure.

Nails. I'm sure I logged this one...

Old log

Lap. Gotta love some jug'n

Nice hard one-mover.

Wish it was longer.

I'm loath to admit it, but this climbs is fantastic. Felt impossible until it was dialed, then went easily. Really fun process on this one.

Finally. I find this very hard. Bolting adds some grades and fear.

Nice climbing up to the last problem, that final move is tricky even in isolation. A fairly unpleasant and very committing sequence. Probably won't jump back on it for a bit.

Primo conditions, albeit humid and close to 30. Such a good route, always liked punting off the final boulder problem. If the first boulder problem went better this would be a 4 star route.

Power endurance test piece! Super fun to work it with Maggie and Mitch. Cheers for the draws and the beta. Definitely one to come back for. With a bit of extra strength.

Really good. Couldn't even get started on the direct start.

I don't know why I hate this climb. I should love it... but I don't.

Might be getting closer to this... maybe.

And the nemesis goes down. Took me a long time to find the beta.

Desperately went down 1st shot today, once I figured out I needed to shift my left hand 10 degrees on the crux move. Climbing minutiae... awesome climb.

All the moves done. Psyched. Great line.

First shot, after trying 'the move' in isolation. Wasnt sure I'd have the span for this one. Definitely want more than 5'8 for this to go. Pretty sweet climb.

A lot safer than it looks. Possibly soft, comparing it to the 4's.

Wow...

I thought this was sick. Took me so many goes to get the beta sussed, went down easily... once I had it dialed. Really enjoyed the process.

Carlos set me up for the flash. Cleaned, chalked and sussed all the beta. Awesome route. Is probably mega, but I'm not too fond of monos. Definitely one of the best 5's in Nowra. Could do with a rename.

Great line. Mantles aplenty. Would be classic if it didn't wander so much.

Such sustained insecurity

What a battle!

Bring your best footwork

Felt like Being back at the blueys. Nails.

Mucked up the opening sequence, which added a few grades.

Possibly my finest hour