Ascents of Rickety Kate

Stunning line. Sat on gear two times, first time because I was shit scared and second because I could feel an imminent vomit coming (these two may have been linked)

Very keen to return with a bit more confidence and commit to the laybacking sequences between stances.

Yeeww. Great climb

Spicy!

First frog 20 🥳, and an old demon slain.

Took down low because I climbed myself into a bit of trouble by being too eager to reach the first ledge. Upon taking, my .3 skated all the way to the edge but thankfully it held, good I didn't whip on it 😅.

Down climbed and stripped gear, for a very desperate but clean send on the 2nd go. Would have been nice to have triples of .5 and .75, spent ages trying to figure out gear for the last .75 size section of thr climb, but nothing else fit and I had wisely not brought any big nuts. After nearly trembling off I placed a shitty .4 for emotional support and blasted to the finish ledge.

This line belongs in The Lourve, it is an absolute piece of art. So stoked on this.

Felt insecure

blasting sun. had to dog it

I really should lead this, but i should also layback it less...

absolute banger of a climb, keen to lead this one day. my first frog proj

Beautiful! Hard, sustained and committing. Had a near fall where I held the rope for a split second out of reflex. Not sure if I'd fallen without it, so will probably come back and try it again clean!

Superb. Just enough face footholds to keep you sane.

Absolutely top notch, keen for the lead

Lovely climb, very reasonable.

I love this climb ❤️❤️❤️

Midday, what was I thinking? It's humbling to admit defeat

So glad Rob suggested this one. Had a few sits to figure out the moves for the first 3-4m but really enjoyed the climb

An amazing position! I’m glad we decided to get on this early before the sun came around.

Angie’s very impressive lead was a hard act to follow. The first third is quite tough, as the crack is too narrow for my meaty fingers!

Such a good route! Stoked I only did one lap before the tick...

If only it was longer 🤔

Classic line that felt unique to all the other routes we did. Short but sweet, I watched Will make lovely work of the layback then went an promptly butchered it with a slipped foot forcing rapid progression in flexibility training. Grade may be a bit soft but who cares, you feel like the king of the world standing at the belay.

First go i basically aided it, low gear was dodgy and there's some loose rock. But honestly once you find the moves you don't need the shit rock and it's all there