Ascents of Let There Be Bolts

Well chuffed to send this Cave classic today, given the spoogy conditions. Key beta was for the belayer to wear a swami belt, and to just drop the clutch and motor through without resting. On to bigger and badder objectives!

Somehow worse than last session.

Another session of one hangs. Not a total waste as I improved beta in 2 sections, but getting a bit frustrating!

Stuck in one hang purgatory…

One hang x3, so bloody close!

Got it in one hang, twice. Last burn fell above the crux. Sorted out better beta for the top. Should go soon!

Sorted out some new trickery for the crux, feeling pretty solid now. 2 hangs.

Made good progress today, linked from the start to the crux and from there to the chains. I’m now fully hooked on this line, such fun moves!

Made all the moves, just gotta put them together!

Fun moves! 🌟 dynos, gastons, iron cross

Found the first few bolts to be easy, but going to need to work out beta for the upper bits.

imagine this was a classic... holds gone but thats fine, crimps made out of glue 😂 like climbing on porcelain. would go with a bit of work, might jump back on tomorrow

Just as we were walking out we looked at this and knew it needs to be worked out haha wrecked from a day of working rubble, made all the moves and some good links will go. Time to rest for tomorrow’s attemps

Got it! Great route, loved every attempt on it.

One go to the top with one hang, the other abandoned halfway, feeling weak

Another three goes, with bad conditions, managed to one-hang every time, feeling stronger, just need to keep trying I reckon!

Four tries, including two one-hangs. Feels like it shouldn't be too long before this goes...

Three more attempts, feeling better every time

Made it through all the moves, look forward to heading back and having some proper attempts.

Not so steep by cave standards, and super cool moves all the way. No rests. Possibly 3 stars

1st 28 Four Tries. At the time i'd not climbed 27 so extra happy with the send