Ascents of Ancient Astronaught

Climbing could be better but, ya know, it’s the Moai. Arrived at 4:30am, slept a few hours, then hiked out there. I love Lutruwita. Single pitch.

Proud to have dogged this as I was pretty intimidated with the idea. Managed the awkward start, but got shut down on the delicate face. Hard 4th (?) clip! Got the rest without much trouble, but that one move didn't go even on TR. Did it all in 1 pitch.

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What a way to round off the Tassie trip, sick adventure down to the Moai and had a stellar time ripping up Ancient Astronaut. Some sussy bolt positions that made it a bit more gripping than it probably needed to be, sick climbing though

incredible day!! the most amazing position to climb in

How good! A bit out of my bracket right now, but once I figured out the first two cruxy bits, I sent it from the first ledge all the way up to the top first go. Got to come back.

Fun to try moves on something this hard. Made 3 bolts but we couldn't get to the 4th on the day.

Belay ledge doesn’t have bolted route. Had 70m rope so finished in one run.

Amazing! 1 Pitch. Had a lap putting the draws up and stick clipped past the crux. Tried it again on the way down and couldn't work it out so had the next shot on top rope to try and work it out. Managed to stick it straight away and went all the way to the top. Should have lead it.

Went back for the send, managed it on my last burn. The climb out seemed way harder this time.

So happy I gave this a go, but jeez that was tricky, even on top rope. Required some very high feet and committing moves. I think Jordan may have slightly hoisted me up on the crux at the fourth bolt, but gave it a good shot after this and did the second pitch clean. First 24 I've ever jumped on and couldn't pick a better spot!

My first 24 onsight, what a place to do it. About as hard as blunt instrument/ burning spear

Honestly more of an aid attempt than lead attempt but hey i got to the top of the Moai and pulled some of the moves

Wasn't in the mood after the lie that is a 22 around the corner. But this felt more doable. Still a bullshit start tho. Will come back for this. Screw this rock.

Punted the onsight at the (very balancey) crux. Pretty different climb with the 4th draw in/extended! Weather had gotten pretty moody by the second go to add some excitement!

Highlight of my trip so far, pretty adventurous day of climbing. After the long walk you discover this epic sea stack standing alone in the ocean. It looks like it could topple at any moment. Technical fun and exposed climbing, fell a few times working the crux but loved the experience.

Pulled on at or below each high point so did all individual moves but felt very delicate, would take a few goes to get clean. Cleaned off one bolt at the middle ledge as burning spear had become free

Could get high on R arete at crux but was so spreadeagled I couldn’t move. Ended up just climbing face with a very heinous heel hook mantle which may feel scary on lead.

Thin around the 4th bolt otherwise climbs well. The view was amazing.

Very fun! If only it was longer.

Incredible line. Very technical and crimpy. Felt very insecure until I worked out some very reachy and pretty whack beta.

had 4 good shots on lead, worked out good beta but insecure positions had me falling once every shot, just to pull back on and do the rest no problem-agonising. Beautiful technical climbing. Would recommend extending and pre placing the 4th bolt if you'd rather clip from a jug than a heinous and insecure stance.

Very technical. Fluffed the first go, but went second shot with no problems

Worked beta for the crux and climbed the rest clean