Lee Cujes onsighted a route and flashed a route at Blue Mountains and mentioned Aaron Jones. • discussed 2 days ago
24 ★★★ The Thin Line of Reprieve P1 38m — Mega Classic
Accessed via 80m rap and swing. p1 onsight, then rapped and stripped the gear for Azza's flash. Really fantastic pitch of climbing. Rather than p2 which was wet and vegetated, climbed p2 of Charlie Don't Surf which was actually harder than p1. — with Aaron Jones
25 ★★ Charlie Don't Surf 28m, 18
p2 only as exit to Thin Line. Harder than the crack pitch. — with Aaron Jones
Lee Cujes onsighted a route and flashed a route at Blue Mountains and mentioned Aaron Jones. • 3298 • 2 days ago
24 ★★★ The Thin Line of Reprieve P1 38m — Mega Classic
Accessed via 80m rap and swing. p1 onsight, then rapped and stripped the gear for Azza's flash. Really fantastic pitch of climbing. Rather than p2 which was wet and vegetated, climbed p2 of Charlie Don't Surf which was actually harder than p1. — with Aaron Jones
25 ★★ Charlie Don't Surf 28m, 18
p2 only as exit to Thin Line. Harder than the crack pitch. — with Aaron Jones
Breanna Slattery red pointed a route at Mount Wellington. • discussed 3 days ago
24 ★★★ After Midnight 50m
Ashlee Hendy red pointed a route at Flat Rock and mentioned @cathdv. • discussed 4 days ago
29 ★★★ City of Peace 30m — Mega Classic — Suggested grade 30
Wow, another mega dream route ticked off the list. Thanks to the whole team today for helping make this possible — with @cathdv, adam demmert, Christopher Glastonbury, the kiddos
Ashlee Hendy red pointed a route at Flat Rock and mentioned @cathdv. • 3578 • 5 days ago
29 ★★★ City of Peace 30m — Mega Classic — Suggested grade 30
Wow, another mega dream route ticked off the list. Thanks to the whole team today for helping make this possible — with @cathdv, adam demmert, Christopher Glastonbury, the kiddos
Karina Schofield red pointed 2 routes and dogged 2 routes at Camels Hump and mentioned Campbell Davies. • discussed 5 days ago
17 ★★ Witch 21m — Good — Suggested grade 20
Finally came back and got it. It was still hard haha. Stronger fingers for the finger cams now. — with Campbell Davies
21 ★★ Slug’s Honour 17m, 6 — Classic
Sent it really cleanly, though I did take a few minutes on the ledge before tackling the crux. I'm not sure what to think about the grade now, maybe 21 is reasonable. Admittedly, the last time I tried it, it was 35*C and this was the last climb of the day...
Also, it seems more bolts have sprouted within the last few weeks because I went up with five quickdraws, and ran out. I skipped the sixth bolt and had a nervous finish on the slab. — with Campbell Davies
23 ★★ Bloodline 20m, 4 — 3 attempts — Very Good
Very bouldery. The crux seemed to be between the first two bolts which I believe requires big moves on terrible holds, though it's also very desperate, albeit physically easier, to get to the third bolt as well. Additionally, I'm not sure it actually was, but it felt run out between the second bolt and third bolt, which added to the spice of my terrified throw for the jug at the third bolt. The climb finishes on an interesting thrutchy chimney after the fourth bolt, through the moss, which was a bit unexpected, but very welcome.
In the end, I couldn't do the moves between the first and second bolt after quite a few tries and a variety of betas, so I ended up skipping through it by hauling on the rope. I did everything else clean.
It would probably be recommended to stick clip the first and second bolts, since the crux is before the second bolt. — with Campbell Davies
21 ★★★ Boogie 'til You Puke 25m, 6 — 2 attempts — Classic
I failed so hard that I unsent it. I guess Boogie is going back on the project list. — with Campbell Davies
Matt Brooks red pointed 5 routes at Flat Rock. • 3202 • 6 days ago
26 ★★★ Double Nope Isotope Extension 25m, 13 — 2 attempts — Classic — with Steve and Amanda H..
22 ★ Three Eyes and a Third Leg 20m, 10 — Good — with Steve, Amanda H..
22 ★★ Without Warning 15m, 8 — Very Good — with Steve, Amanda H..
20 ★ Yellow Cake 20m — Good — with Steve, Amanda H..
18 ★ Itchy Trigger Finger 7 — Good — with Steve, Amanda H..
Matt Brooks flashed 2 routes and climbed 4 other routes at Halls Gap Area. • 3024 • 6 days ago
15 ★ Beelzebub 18m — Good
20 ★ Happy Jack 15m, 3
23 The Sky Is Crying 10m, 3 — Good
24 ★ The Doorman 10m, 3 — 2 attempts — Good
22 ★ Lonesome Traveler 20m, 7 — Good
18 ★ Empty Pockets 15m, 4 — Good
Rake onsighted 3 routes at Mount Buffalo and mentioned Conor White. • discussed 6 days ago
16 ★★★ The Pintle Left Hand Variant 70m, 1 — Classic
— with Conor White
20 ★★★ Peroxide Blonde 18m, 5 — Classic
Fun engaging arete slab! With some spooky feet and positions 👻 — with Conor White
18 ★★ Spaceman Spiff 15m, 6 — Good — with Conor White.
Chris Martinez red pointed 2 routes and ticked 2 routes at Halls Gap Area. • discussed 7 days ago
27 ★★★ Pink Rabbits 20m, 7
Took a bit to figure out but in the end flowed relatively smooth
23 ★ Mr Splat 30m, 7
Probably just bad at slab but thought this climb to be spicy with a hard crux. Great fun though.
V9 ★★★ Immersion — Classic — Suggested grade V8
Cool to repeat the stand after a few years
V7 ★★★ Copperhead 5m
Can’t go past it
Tim Williams pink pointed 2 routes at Arapiles and mentioned Jim Lister. • discussed 8 days ago
28 ★★ The Great Escape 20m, 4 — 3 attempts
could maybe do with a downgrade but who knows — with Jim Lister
25 ★★★ Debutantes and Centipedes 15m, 3 — 2 attempts
Mak Dog ticked a route at Mt Alexander. • discussed 8 days ago
V10 ★★★ Kia tupato te taniwha 9m — Mega Classic
Magnificent piece of rock. This has been my all time favourite climb at Leanganook.
JakeSouthen pink pointed 2 routes and dogged a route at Norton Summit and mentioned Rob Watson. • discussed 9 days ago
25 ★★ Crossroads 20m — Very Good
Gettin the miles in
24 ★★ Coming at ya Pussy 15m, 4 — Very Good — Suggested grade 25
Rob Watson what ya reckon took me more tries than crossroads and trundle lol. Not my style I guess hahahaha
27 ★★ KPDM 20m — Very Good
Totally baffled by the crux. Came down and got some beta, keen to try again
JakeSouthen pink pointed 2 routes and dogged a route at Norton Summit and mentioned Rob Watson. • 2966 • 9 days ago
25 ★★ Crossroads 20m — Very Good
Gettin the miles in
24 ★★ Coming at ya Pussy 15m, 4 — Very Good — Suggested grade 25
Rob Watson what ya reckon took me more tries than crossroads and trundle lol. Not my style I guess hahahaha
27 ★★ KPDM 20m — Very Good
Totally baffled by the crux. Came down and got some beta, keen to try again
Cam McKenzie red pointed a route and dogged 2 routes at Fruehauf. • 2428 • 13 days ago
25 ★★ Suck Ethics 15m, 6 — Very Good
2 rests, still not fit enough.
21 ★ Plastic Erection 18m — Good
17 ★ Bedside Manners are Extra 18m
JakeSouthen pink pointed a route at Norton Summit. • 2948 • 13 days ago
25 ★★★ Trundle Down Rundle 20m, 4 — Classic
1 lap to send it then another to try unsend it but managed to clip the chains again
Blueoffset4lyf red pointed 2 routes and ticked a route at Point Perpendicular and mentioned alyssa smirnov. • discussed 14 days ago
23 ★★★ Liquid Daze 30m, 4 — Classic
Broke a hold and pinged off at the Crux 🙁 Awesome face climbing — with alyssa smirnov, clem
22 ★★ Just Technical 15m — Classic — with alyssa smirnov.
22 ★★ We Are Amphibious 10m — Classic — with alyssa smirnov.
Aaron Jones onsighted 3 routes and flashed a route at Blue Mountains. • 3420 • 14 days ago
25 ★★ Rolls Boyce 37m — Very Good
A bit bouldery at the start, then strap in for the grand journey above — with Heath Black
25 ★★ A Long Walk (Down a Short Pier) 30m — Very Good
Via the right hand start. An excellent journey. Nice one Mitch!
24 ★★★ Barking up the Wrong Tree 27m, 11 — Mega Classic
This route has to be one of the best at the grade in the mountains. — with Heath Black
23 ★★★ Boisterous 25m — Classic
Excellent. — with Heath Black
Jim Lister red pointed a route at Arapiles and mentioned Adele Barnett. • discussed 15 days ago
25 ★★ All My Exes Live in Texas 20m, 3 — Very Good
So good! Much nicer than its neighbour. First go best go of the day, highly recommend. — with Adele Barnett
Aaron Jones red pointed 2 routes at Blue Mountains and mentioned Lee Cujes. • 3305 • 16 days ago
25 ★★★ Microdermabrasia 85m — Classic
25 ★★★ Kizashi 20m, 12 — Classic
Super duper. — with Lee Cujes
Lee Cujes red pointed a route at Blue Mountains and mentioned Aaron Jones. • 3153 • 16 days ago
25 ★★★ Microdermabrasia 85m — Very Good
Only ones on the wall today. Nice. — with Aaron Jones
Matt Brooks red pointed 11 routes at Flat Rock and mentioned Mackenzie Ellis. • 3082 • 18 days ago
25 ★ Double Nope Isotope 20m, 8 — 2 attempts — Classic
2 x runs trying the extension. — with Kevin L
23 ★★ The Fear Index 9 — Very Good — Suggested grade 24 — with Mackenzie Ellis.
22 ★★ The Hot Zone 22m, 8 — Very Good — with Kevin L.
22 ★ Minutes to Midnight 30m, 7 — Very Good — with Mackenzie Ellis.
22 ★ Three Eyes and a Third Leg 20m, 10 — Good — with Mackenzie Ellis.
22 ★★ Without Warning 15m, 8 — Very Good — with Mackenzie Ellis.
21 ★ Radioactive Man 10m, 4 — Good — with Kevin L.
21 ★ Fat Boy 15m, 7 — Very Good — with Kevin L.
21 ★ Fat Boy 15m, 7 — Good — with Mackenzie Ellis.
18 ★ Itchy Trigger Finger 7 — Good — with Kevin L.
18 ★ MOAB 20m, 8 — Good — with Mackenzie Ellis.
Lucas Marie onsighted 2 routes at Blue Mountains and mentioned Stef. • 2903 • 18 days ago
22 ★★ Sanction of the Victim 22m, 13 — Very Good — with Payton de Ruyter, Ellen, Josh, Stef.
18 ★★ The Polar Opposite 20m — Very Good — with Payton de Ruyter, Ellen, Josh, Stef.
Josh Porter onsighted 3 routes and climbed 2 other routes at Stanwell Tops and mentioned Jason Lammers, James Harrington and Kurtis Grant. • 2628 • 18 days ago
20 ★★ Contremaître 12m, 8 — Very Good
This is a dang good 20 — with Wade Stewart, Jason Lammers, James Harrington, Mel Liss, Kurtis Grant
20 ★★ Fling The Merciless 12m, 8 — Classic
Best 20 at Stonehaven — with Wade Stewart, Jason Lammers, James Harrington, Mel Liss, Kurtis Grant
18 ★★ JAC 14m, 8 — Very Good
Makes ya think...dunnit — with Wade Stewart, Jason Lammers, James Harrington, Mel Liss, Kurtis Grant
18 ★★ Blade and Bladder 12m, 6 — Very Good
Funky body positions gets you going — with Wade Stewart, Jason Lammers, James Harrington, Mel Liss, Kurtis Grant
15 ★ Floating World 20m, 10 — Very Good
Mega warm down — with Wade Stewart, Jason Lammers, James Harrington, Mel Liss
Lee Cujes onsighted a route at Blue Mountains and mentioned Aaron Jones. • discussed 19 days ago
25 ★★★ Echo Crack 190m — Crack glove — Average
Cracks are hard. — with Aaron Jones
Quite the minefield of lookout-launched trash to navigate on the way. Could be a good Clean Up Australia Day site.
Pitch was wet and slimy. Mega effort from Aaron to get it done with no crack gloves or tape, sliding out of the crack with bloodied hands. I somehow stayed on, all credit to the crack gloves. A few odd pieces, then 4x #2 camalots in a row, then all #3's to the belay.
The hardest I've worked for a pitch of climbing in a long time. I was peaking. Admittedly it was wet, but even in the dry I would have struggled. Cracks are not my thing, and there's no escape on this pitch. For me personally, this was only slightly easier (1 grade?) than the crux pitch. I used 6x #3 camalots, 2x equivalent-sized hexes, 2x #4 camalots and this was only just enough for my level of comfort (4m+ runouts). You need all the big gear to adequately protect the pitch - you cannot supplement with anything smaller anywhere on the pitch. If I did it again (I never will) I would take 10-12 #3 camalots.
A little safety note on the top-out: After clipping some carrots to stand on a ledge with a final 5m headwall to finish. This is protected by one carrot. If you only clipped this carrot (like me) and then fell on last moves topping out, the rope wouldn't even have a chance to take up before you broke both legs on the flat ledge below. Instead, there is a cam slot that is hard to see as it's in your handhold above your head. Roughly #1 camalot size. Use it! (I would strongly advocate the addition of a final bolt to mitigate a potential future catastrophe - you have just clipped 4 or 5 in a row, after all)
JakeSouthen pink pointed a route and ticked 2 routes at Arapiles. • discussed 19 days ago
25 ★★★ Henry Bolte 30m, 3 — Classic
Yay, not so hard with cooler temps
15 ★★ Necrophilliac 25m — Very Good
11 ★★★ Agamemnon 40m — Classic
Lee Cujes onsighted a route at Blue Mountains and mentioned Aaron Jones. • 2878 • 19 days ago
25 ★★★ Echo Crack 190m — Crack glove — Average
Cracks are hard. — with Aaron Jones
Quite the minefield of lookout-launched trash to navigate on the way. Could be a good Clean Up Australia Day site.
Pitch was wet and slimy. Mega effort from Aaron to get it done with no crack gloves or tape, sliding out of the crack with bloodied hands. I somehow stayed on, all credit to the crack gloves. A few odd pieces, then 4x #2 camalots in a row, then all #3's to the belay.
The hardest I've worked for a pitch of climbing in a long time. I was peaking. Admittedly it was wet, but even in the dry I would have struggled. Cracks are not my thing, and there's no escape on this pitch. For me personally, this was only slightly easier (1 grade?) than the crux pitch. I used 6x #3 camalots, 2x equivalent-sized hexes, 2x #4 camalots and this was only just enough for my level of comfort (4m+ runouts). You need all the big gear to adequately protect the pitch - you cannot supplement with anything smaller anywhere on the pitch. If I did it again (I never will) I would take 10-12 #3 camalots.
A little safety note on the top-out: After clipping some carrots to stand on a ledge with a final 5m headwall to finish. This is protected by one carrot. If you only clipped this carrot (like me) and then fell on last moves topping out, the rope wouldn't even have a chance to take up before you broke both legs on the flat ledge below. Instead, there is a cam slot that is hard to see as it's in your handhold above your head. Roughly #1 camalot size. Use it! (I would strongly advocate the addition of a final bolt to mitigate a potential future catastrophe - you have just clipped 4 or 5 in a row, after all)
Lean Listerine red pointed a route at Arapiles. • discussed 19 days ago
14 ★★ D Minor 35m — Classic
While one could do it in a single pitch, one could also get benighted, eaten alive by mosquitos while shirtless and then accidentally do it in 3 pitches instead. 10/10 would recommend — with tom, kaz
Aaron Jones red pointed a route at Blue Mountains and mentioned Lee Cujes. • 3078 • 20 days ago
25 ★★★ Echo Crack 190m — Classic
The line is unquestionably primo. The climbing itself was like questing up a slimey waterslide at Raging Waters.
I slowly greased out of a right jam on the crux transition a couple of times before pulling the rope and sending it. Crack gloves next time
A memorable ascent, although I might wait for a couple of seasons of glorious El Niño conditions before repeating this one. — with Lee Cujes
Breanna Slattery logged 8 ascents from the past at Bruny Island. • discussed 21 days ago
21 ★★★ White Noise 30m, 14 — Mon 8th Jan 2024
21 ★★★ Heart and Soul 20m — Mon 8th Jan 2024
22 ★★ Crow 20m — Mon 8th Jan 2024
19 ★ Your Tern 25m — Mon 8th Jan 2024
19 ★★ Syncopate 18m, 8 — Mon 8th Jan 2024
23 ★★ Desert Raven 20m — Mon 8th Jan 2024
22 ★★ The Green Dream 20m, 12 — Mon 8th Jan 2024
22 ★★★ The Null Hypothesis 30m — Mon 8th Jan 2024
Michael Tanner red pointed a route at Mt Stapylton Amphitheatre. • discussed 21 days ago
24 M1 ★★★ Clean Sweep 40m, 1 — Mega Classic
Second shot after pumping out 2 moves before reaching easier ground on my onsight go. An immaculate climb, in my Taipan top 3 with Rage/Serp. Bears comparison with Archimedes' Principle. I though the aid requirement might detract from the experience but not at all. It was outrageous pulling under the hanging arete before establishing on good holds and turning the corner. Then there's 20 metres of perfect face climbing, decent holds the whole way but no really nice stances to place gear so you're on your arms the entire time.
It's bold for sure, I ran it out probably 6m through the most strenuous section on both the onsight and redpoint attempts. I could've placed another piece, maybe 2, but you'd need pretty wild endurance to stick around and do so. Let out a guttural yell on sticking the not-quite-a-jug that marked the end of the crux section & was almost too pumped to pull the last couple of moves to the horizontal break and easier ground above.
10/10, mega classic, would be worth the faff to pre-place gear if the ground-up approach doesn't appeal. Psyched!
Geoff Cooper red pointed a route and dogged 2 routes at Blue Mountains and mentioned Gavin Rech. • discussed 22 days ago
20 ★★ Wonderland 15m — Very Good — with Ev, Gavin Rech.
23 ★★★ Leif Ericsson 93m — Crap — Suggested grade 24
Worst route — with Ev
22 ★ Come Out and Play 63m — Very Good
Really nice route. Sat at the crux in the overhang, but clean the rest of the way. Carrots make it less pleasant — with Ev, Gavin Rech
Aaron Jones flashed 3 routes and climbed 2 other routes at Blue Mountains. • 3304 • 23 days ago
25 ★★ Ness is Best 20m, 8 — Very Good
Physical slabbing. The crux felt hard. — with Heath Black
23 ★★ These Cats are Full Of Milo 20m, 8 — with Heath Black.
23 ★★ Flirting With the Spanish Dancer 20m, 9 — Very Good — with Heath Black.
25 ★★★ Wipe Out 30m, 8 — Mega Classic
Still great. — with Heath Black
28 ★★★ Returnity 25m — 2 attempts — Classic
Crux hold was wet today. — with Heath Black
Zalika VR red pointed a route at Camels Hump. • discussed 23 days ago
25 ★★ The Green Alliance 15m, 4 — 2 attempts — Very Good — Suggested grade 26
Thin goodness.
Breanna Slattery flashed a route and red pointed 2 routes at Mersey Cliffs. • discussed 25 days ago
26 ★★★ Unrequited 18m, 7
First Aus 26 🙌 but super super soft
21 ★★★ Kansas City Shuffle 17m
20 ★★ The Greatest View 17m, 8
Grabbed the chains on the flash run 🤦🏻♀️ pumpy!
Cam McKenzie red pointed 2 routes and dogged a route at Fruehauf. • 2616 • 25 days ago
22 ★ General Benefit 15m, 4 — Good
25 ★★ Suck Ethics 15m, 6 — Very Good
With Neets, first lead attempt. Did OK, happy to get to the top
20 ★ Bondage and Discipline 18m, 4 — Good
Vanessa Wills ticked a route at Freycinet National Park. • 1567 • 26 days ago
17 ★★★ Mithras 20m — Very Good
Rpt. My wrist is getting worse rather than better, could barely undercling or jam and it hurt abseiling-off to the physio.
Eson attempted a route and ticked a route at Gibraltar and Corin Road. • 3254 • 27 days ago
V11 ★★★ Cerebro 4m
V3 ★ Intrusion 3m
Aaron Jones flashed 2 routes and climbed 2 other routes at Blue Mountains and mentioned Jacques Beaudoin. • 3244 • 27 days ago
27 ★★ Kaizen 38m — Classic
Onsight of the 25 bit to the roof. Excellent wall climbing on great rock (above the first band). — with Jacques Beaudoin, Heath Black
24 ★★ The Darkest Hour 25m, 12 — Very Good
Quality, especially with the new shiney clip-n-go. — with Jacques Beaudoin, Heath Black
23 ★★★ Born Restless 30m, 13 — Very Good
Awkward start, excellent above. — with Jacques Beaudoin, Heath Black
27 ★★★ The Enforcer 36m — Classic
A spectacular journey. The chossy band at the start is fine, and the rock above the first rooflet is just stunning. Took one fall on the first long left deadpoint. Happy to onsight the rest of it, which took some grunting and whimpering on the slimpers. — with Jacques Beaudoin, Heath Black
JakeSouthen dogged 2 routes at Norton Summit. • 2443 • 27 days ago
25 ★★★ Trundle Down Rundle 20m, 4 — Classic
Wicked fun. Psyched to get back on it
24 ★★ Coming at ya Pussy 15m, 4 — Good — Suggested grade 25
Pretty tough 😤 apparently everybody can basically do it with their eyes closed though. Lol, had 4 unsuccessful laps. Next time
Chris Snell red pointed a route at Mt Stapylton Amphitheatre. • discussed 27 days ago
26 ★★★ Sirocco 52m, 5
Started via the first two bolts of Father O. Makes for a more consistent route - at least that’s what I’m telling myself until I figure out the crux! — with Ben W
Jacques Beaudoin onsighted 3 routes and attempted a route at Blue Mountains and mentioned Aaron Jones. • 3256 • 28 days ago
24 ★★ The Darkest Hour 25m, 12 — Good
not the best warm up, found a few bits hard to read, the beta from Aaron "I think Neil grunted through this bit..." doesn't disqualify my onsight. — with Aaron Jones, Heath Black
23 ★★★ Saw-Toothed Snake 28m, 13 — Very Good
Very pleasant climb, good fun! — with Aaron Jones, Heath Black
23 ★★★ Born Restless 30m, 13 — Very Good
Very good! Even the start slab is great! — with Aaron Jones, Heath Black
27 ★★ Kaizen 38m — Very Good
Just flashed the 25 bit and stopped at anchor under roof, bloody good climb! — with Aaron Jones
Vanessa Wills flashed a route and red pointed a route at Sand River. • 2324 • 28 days ago
19 ★ Tarzan 9m, 5 — Good
The moves were ok, but fall potential left me nervous. Quite hard.
18 Jack Horner 6m, 4 — 2 attempts — Suggested grade 19
Couldn’t clip anchors. Had to do an inverted kneebar second go- Dave just reached past and had no problem.