Ascents in Cardiff and Newport crags

first try but had done mushroom roof before

Peeled off the last move going to the jug. One move off this V8. Am I a boulderer yet?

A lot of blood sacrificed. Amazing problem if maybe a bit soft

Second session after figuring out new beta

Second try, low end 7A/V6 but so nice

Second try

First 7B+ boulder - proper fight

hard first move - rest is chill

psyched to flash this - had good beta from local dude

amazing problem - maybe better than the full traverse

great board style problem with techy mantle

cool moves

First of the grade. Totally suited my style - power endurancey with lots of technical heels. Psyched!!

Brilliant, physical boulder

Linked through the first section. Have to work the next links to the top.

Got reasonably close. Got to work one move, then will go.

Forth go, been bouldeering more than sport climbing lately… where are the sport climbers? 🥲

Dynamic on crimpers

Mega classic!

Short with one hard move.

Good route, proper crux in the middle split up by rests

This rig is the definition of a sandbag! Holy fuck has a route never felt so off for what it’s graded. Maybe holds and feet have broken off?

Tough for the grade!

A tad scary clip through the roof

Techy runout climb! Stoked with my climbing and training lately!

First 7a/23 onsight 🎉 crimpy, delicate, and technical climbing up the vertical face. Average line.

Pumpy line. Blew my onsight at the last bolt, went second try. Best climb I’ve done in Wales at the moment. Beautiful moves and holds.

Pretty pumpy little number.

First route in Wales probably turned into a first ascent 😂 Link up between two routes, traversing leftwards.