Ascents as Pink point by Kurt Doherty

End of day send. Almost came off turning the lip, then again above the second last bolt. Blew another big chunk underfoot that almost hit Jack. Much pump, many screams, lots of choss. Great movement, but never again. [3]

Just enough in the tank to pull through. Had to climb fast though. Great punchy climbing! I really rate this and Waterline. Thanks Ross! [2]

Easy done this time. Great wall climbing. I take back what I previously said about the anchor placement...it's fine, I just wasn't using a good sequence to equip/clip them. With the anchor clip sorted, this feels on par with some of the vert 24s I’ve done recently. [5]

Only just. Was working pretty hard from the fourth on. Thought the broken hold was going to make it more awkward/difficult, but didn’t seem to make too much difference.

Cleaning gear after Matt's onsight.

After Matt. Dad had one sit on this on TR.

Warming up after Matt. Dad sent this on TR after warming up on Snake Charmer.

Had lunch and a long break after Jack's send to make sure I felt good enough to go again. Cruised all of it and got to the anchors feeling nicely warmed up... Overall, I think this is 24; lots of jugs and kneebars and overall quite short. Initial roof may be hard for shorties though. [3]

Warm up. Gear on Darklight for Matt on the way down.

Warm up and cleaning gear.

Cleaning gear.

Cleaning gear after Matt's attempts. Really do enjoy this one.

Cleaning gear.

Boom! Was really only expecting to link to the dead point, but managed to execute that perfectly and found myself below the head wall. Managed to just scrape through the final hard move and clipped the chains. Solid and really good value for the grade. Another great line Tom Reid! One of my favourites here. [3]

Warm up. Clipped across to Metamorphosis on the way down and extended the last bolt and dead point bolt so I can clip them early.

Draws were on. Not as valuable as a linkup when compared to Asymptomatic, but a fun variation to Darklight nonetheless. [1]

It's a little forced, but I really enjoyed going through Darklight's hard start before frothing through YH's on more tired arms. Feels like a lot of climbing and makes the route more difficult overall, despite the restful middle. Stoked to get this on the same day as the send of YH. Had to put up a huge fight to get through YH's crux and not fall going to the anchors. I think YH is already borderline 25, so suggesting this is 25 just because of the harder start. Interested to hear what others think (if anyone bothers with this link) [1]

Woo! Helps when you're fresh. Quite a punishing crux sequence. Borderline 25? [6]

Warm up. Didn't have to sit this time. Maybe some fitness is coming back.

Good fun. Cleaning gear after Matt just missed the onsight and didn’t have enough in the tank to get it second shot.

More warming up. Matt put the gear on. TR up for mum and dad

Warm up. Matt put the gear on. TR up for mum and dad

Surprise send. Somehow managed to piece it all together, finding some better beta for the start as I climbed. Middle section went easily and soaked up the rest before the steep finish. The rests definitely help keep this in the 23 territory. [2]

Climbed really well; finish felt easy (no idea why I got so spooked by it last session). Feels a grade easier than COVID-22. I think it's a worthwhile (and obvious link-up) and should present as really good warm up option. [2]

Cleaning gear after Matt's confident onsight. Really quite good for KP. We pre-clipped the first when lowering off Halva.

Epic send train with Jack when neither of us thought we'd survive the pump. I barely did. So good!

Matt's beta was key for me on this one. Worked a treat. Fun crux with an enjoyable slab at the start. [3]

Frigid conditions today. Trying to warm up

Couldn't remember anything about this route. Matt onsighted comfortably, despite opting for a harder start.

Always enjoyable.

Getting gear off.

Cleaned gear and bailed from the heat. Terrible conditions today, but was great to have a climb.

Cleaning gear.

Climbed much faster this time given I knew what I was doing and got to the anchors feeling pretty good. Nice to re-tick it and see how much stronger Matt looked on it since the last he was on it.

Repeat. Cleaning gear. Also a favourite.

This and Clag are probably my two favourites out of the easy routes. Great features on this one, though it probably doesn't do much to warm me up.

Repeat. Cleaning gear and still warming up.

Repeat. Cleaning gear after Matt's send. Cool to see him clean up this and Jack High with ease this trip compared to the last time we were here.

Repeat. Cleaning gear after Matt's confident onsight. I really enjoy this one. A balancy and delicate start leads into some really nice flowy climbing. Definitely enjoy this more than Jack High.

Repeat. Warming up more. Matt went to the wrong anchors...though it does kind of feel more logical given the proximity of the jugs on Good Fortune.

Repeat. Warming up. Incredible conditions today; ~10°C with wind chill dropping it into single digits. So much friction, but also hard to keep arms and fingers warm while on-route. Wind was very gusty too, especially at the anchors.

Much easier this time. Moving out onto the face saved many pump coins. It's well harder going direct up the arete, very fun and something I'd wish I'd gotten away with; as it stands, I think this is on the lower end of 22, but easily a new favourite in the Glen.

Cleaning gear and fixed line.

Cleaning gear after Mum and Dad’s TR attempts. Dad sent it, which was great, and Mum unlocked some beta for her to get just below the lip which was awesome.

After Matt’s send attempt. He pumped out at the lip unfortunately. I really enjoy this one. Matt went for a second burn but pumped out at the lip again.

After Matt's send. Cool to see him come back and tick this off after just missing out on the onsight last session.

After Matt's onsight attempt. He slipped turning the lip! I find this really enjoyable, especially doing a low traverse from the LHF's crux. Has some great flow.

Cleaning gear after Matt's onsight attempt. He fell pulling round the lip...so close!

Cleaning gear. Was touch and go through the crux

Felt 23 the way I did it. Was well flamed by the time I got established in the short upper corner section. Proved a bit much for the neck/shoulder so called it a day after this one, but glad to clean up a very old dog.

Felt tentative on this with a bad neck/shoulder, but got through okay. Still a classic.