Ascents in Mt Pilot as Hang dog

Fantastic climb!

So close

My first whipper 2m above the last bolt! FUN!!

Hangdog cos forgot to take draws

this is a super cool climb. really liked it but just couldn't hold the side pull flake. 2 rests, may be able to pink point and red point after a few goes.

Led on pre-placed gear. Need way better technique for this.

Did some weird as mantle at the top instead of the 2 side pulls that make it much easier when repeated on top rope.

Had to use the damn tree to get off the ground. Based on the chalk on the trunk I’m not the only one!

Nice. Bolting is fine, my lead head less fine.

More encouraging than last attempt

cheated by using the other wall after the 3rd clip

Worked the moves at the crux and found a much easier sequence

The top section looks tough, but has holds in all the right places. Great climb and well bolted. (Clean with one rest)

Hard! Tough section at thin finger crack near top. Needs a good clean at crux to remove grass, dirt and a small dead tree that is just holding on.

Enjoyable climb. Went to some bad holds first crack and went for a fly. Hung about and managed to work it out. Worth taking a BD .4 or .3 cam to protect the start.

Good quality rock that offers some nice climbing. Surprisingly difficult, although may have missed some holds that were covered in dirt/moss. Cleaned loads of grass and dirt out of the crack both before & during the climb to help restore it back to its full potential.

Awesome climb, great natural line. Was placing gear and had a finger lock pop out out unexpectedly above the crux. Finished the climb after the one fall. Look forward to getting it clean next time.

Scary topout! Need to lead it clean.