Ascents in New Zealand by David Jefferson having sport-cpr or ascent-date

Really quite fun! I surprised myself getting through the boulder problem, and had to find a good rest in the niche before committing to the exit moves. Probably my hardest onsight?

Don’t know if it’s because this line is short, soft, or suited me well, but I’m still chuffed with the onsight.

Short boulder problem start with one hard crimp.

Mega steep jug haul to an overhanging stem corner. Simply awesome!

Better than expected, and characteristic Britten: a low boulder problem leads to a jug haul. Still, steeper than some above the crux.

Cracking moves traversing under and over the roof, deserves at least a star!

I really didn’t expect to onsight this, especially at the end of the day, so I’m well chuffed. Great fun. The top was definitely the crux for me.

Excellent climbing, good the whole way and would be very sustained without the rest ledge midway. A soft touch at 25, but great nonetheless.

Dirty and not entirely obvious climbing, had to fight for it at a couple of points. Good and airy!

I was well chuffed to onsight this today, 4th day on and 4th 25 in as many days. Difficult to hang draws, but managed to pull it off.

No real hard moves, just good old fashioned sustained crimping.

Warm up and warm down, the only route climbed today. Better than nothing!

Better than expected roped boulder problem, but oh so sharp! Single bolt anchor.

Chuffed with the onsight on this one, as the crux is quite tricky and hard to read. Uncharacteristic climbing for Britten.

Had to fight for this one at the end of the day. Nearly blew it at the top but managed to mantle out as my hands pried themselves open.

A bit harder to read than its neighbour, and equal in difficulty.

Wow, I really rate this climb. Consistently fun throughout.

Sustained slabbing with no obvious crux, but goey nearly the whole way.

Bit of a stout warm up, but flowed pretty easily. A quality line!

For Britten, I reckon this route is a classic at the grade. Consistently interesting and good rock quality. Only problem was the profligate ticking of holds. Since I only used 25% of them, I’m still claiming the onsight. Buy a brush people, and bloody use it!

Probably 22 the way I did it, going left at the finish. Rather contrived not to though, as the ledges naturally lead left. Once and done!

The crux crimp came off in my hand but managed to stay on and send. Dirty, but decently fun, especially in the upper crack.

A contender for the worst route I’ve ever done. Wet, dirty, minging hard crux right off the ground, then an awkward ramble. Had to do it though, as it’s one of the few grade 24+ routes at Britten than remained to be ticked. Not recommended for any other purpose!

Finally dry at the start. Soft for the grade, but fun and juggy.

This thing wanders all over the shop, featuring some cool moves and positions. Had to work for the frictionless mantle at the top!

Had to fight to stay on at the top, pumpy!

Bit of a one move wonder, but straightens out the line.

Cheeky morning session during bub’s nap time. Quite a weird mantle, fun!

Really nice crimpy sequence on this one. Felt quite a bit easier than Microcosmos.

Not the 17 I was expecting to get on, but made it happen anyway. Erin was not pleased to have to clean it…

Pretty good warm up actually. Builds slowly with a climatic finish.

Not bad if you can climb steep jugs.

A bit wandery and dirty, but nice climbing.

Did pitch 1 only to link into Granite Gringo.

Love the committing throw to the lip, definitely a leap of faith for me!

A bit wandery, but with good movement throughout.

Steeper than it looks, just like pulling plastic in the gym 🦾

I daresay this route deserves 3 stars, despite its diminutive stature. Unlikely, contorted movement makes this one a cracker!

I wasn’t expecting the thin crux at the top, which definitely kept things interesting. Bit of a ramble in the middle though.

Fun boulder problem start quickly deteriorates to utter choss, which then leads to a thin crux on comparatively good rock that is barely independent of Sacrificial Leg. Worth doing, once.

Excellent, thought provoking climbing, and a touch bold on the upper head wall.

Tasty crimping.

Really excellent climbing throughout. Hard to read, so I was chuffed to onsight this one.

Short and sweet!

Very classy moves at the crux.

Some pretty fun moves on this one.

Juggy, steep and sustained. I pulled off a massive jug (which was the clipping hold) below the 3rd bolt, then cleaned up the section when lowering.

Fun as! Nothing overly hard, just lactic acid and smiles the whole way.

Somehow this route had escaped my attention until now. Mucho guano, but great jug hauling through the upper roof.

Surprised I’d overlooked this one, as it’s actually quite good. Exciting, airy, pinchy moves at the top!

Pretty soft for the grade, but fun climbing. Loved the huecos and gargoyles!

Poor rock quality at the start, but the upper face is crimpy goodness.

Excellent route, one of the better 23s at Britten.

Hard to believe that something so steep can be so juggy. Soft for the grade.

The choice line of the wall. Consistently interesting route finding with a couple of cruxes.

A fine and pumpy line.

A decent addition to the area, with good moves up high.