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Grade Route Gear style Quality
Sun 1st Nov 2020 - Almaty
Tamgaly-Tas Riverside Karnizy and Tri sheli
6b 6b/b+ Left crack (?) Trad 23m Good
Nice climbing. Fairly committing moves above the ledge.

 
6b Right Crack (?) Trad 23m
FFA. Another good route. tricky moves off the ledge. Apparently there was a route here for a mountaineering competition, but everyone bypassed the crux by grabbing the belay, so maybe FFA?

 
Sun 1st Nov 2020 - Almaty
Tamgaly-Tas Gavan Laboratoriya
5a+ Left crack (?) Trad 20m Good
Fairly solid rock. Nice chimney at the top.

 
Sat 31st Oct 2020 - Almaty
Tamgaly-Tas Riverside Karnizy and Tri sheli
6b 6b/b+ ?? Trad 20m Mega Classic
Pure quality. Excellent finger crack/

 
Mon 26th Oct 2020 - Almaty
Tamgaly-Tas Riverside Serpy
6b+ Chervyak Trad 35m Good
The grade felt a little stiff, but maybe I didn't have the reach. There's only a few metres of thin crack - the rest is pretty well protected. It's a good idea to bring some beaks to place by hand.

 
6b+ Chervyak Trad 35m Good
The grade felt a little stiff, but maybe I didn't have the reach. There's only a few metres of thin crack - the rest is pretty well protected. It's a good idea to bring some beaks to place by hand.

 
Sat 24th Oct 2020 - Almaty
Tamgaly-Tas Gavan Dalniy
6a+ Diagonal'nyy ugol Trad 20m
Slightly strenuous start followed by enjoyable climbing.

 
6b Ideal'nyy ugol Trad 20m
Really nice climbing. It's a shame it's not longer.

 
Sat 24th Oct 2020 - Almaty
Tamgaly-Tas Gavan Eastern
6a+ Turkestanskiy ekspress Trad 22m Good
Fun route. Most of the loose rock is gone now.

 
Sat 24th Oct 2020 - Almaty
Tamgaly-Tas Gavan Rebro Zhostkosti (The Rib)
5b Grishina schel Trad 15m
A few nice jams.

 
5c Cherep i pokryshka Trad 15m
A few awkward moves to gain the chimney.

 
6c Asteriks Trad 12m
Nice climbing

 
5c+ Krest Trad 10m Average
Not bad

 
Sat 4th Jan 2020 - Ben Lomond
Northern Escarpment Robin's Buttress
21 Aquilla Trad 80m Mega Classic
Fri 3rd Jan 2020 - Ben Lomond
Northern Escarpment Robin's Buttress
18 Rajah Trad 80m Classic
19 Ramadan Trad 80m Classic
Sat 12th Oct 2019 - Almaty
Tamgaly-Tas Riverside Gorod
6b Lomovaya shel Trad 30m Good
Not too bad. There were a few nice jams. A bit hair raising because I didn't have the right cam to protect the moves into the crack. Grade might be as low as 5c/+, but probably wise to stay off this unless you're comfortable leading at least 6b.

 
Sun 8th Sep 2019 - Bungonia Gorge
South Wall - Main
25 24 Evolution Mixed trad 220m, 55 Mega Classic
Very amazing. Led every pitch and was happy to onsight P6, but took some falls on some of the others getting used to climbing on limestone.

P3 felt a lot easier than the description would suggest.

 
Sat 31st Aug 2019 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Determinant Sector
20 Alicia Mixed trad 15m, 2 Average
Not too bad.

 
Wed 28th Aug 2019 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge Mushroom Rock
25 Hotwired Trad 15m Mega Classic
Really enjoyable climbing, with some great delicate moves up the top.

I think the description might be a little over the top. Don't be afraid to try it!

 
Sun 21st Jul 2019 - New Nowra - Braidwood Road
Tianjara Falls Indian Head (north) Beat Up and Thrown Out Sector
25 Beat Up and Thrown Out Trad 30m Classic
Very nice climbing. The combination of bulges and decent jams makes for some interesting moves.

 
Sat 15th Jun 2019 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Northern Slabs
19 Just in Passing Mixed trad 85m, 1 Classic
Very nice. It's at least as good as Equilibrium, and the grade is a bit soft. The top slab is still clean.

 
Sun 9th Jun 2019 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Echidna Slabs
19 Echidna Mixed trad 80m, 5 Classic
Fun slab climbing. Finished up on unacceptable.

 
Sun 9th Jun 2019 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks South Buttress Peter Pan Area
15 Peter Pan Trad 48m Very Good
Quite good. The step off the block isn't bad at all.

 
Sat 8th Jun 2019 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Determinant Sector
15 Determinant (original) Trad 140m Very Good
Pitches 2-4.

 
Fri 7th Jun 2019 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Determinant Sector
18 Big Boris (modern version) Trad 90m Classic
Very enjoyable. Every pitch has something special.

 
Sat 1st Jun 2019 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Northern Slabs
11 Melmoth Trad 80m Good
15 Ephemeros Mixed trad 75m, 3 Very Good
14 Counterbalance Trad 120m Very Good
Sat 25th May 2019 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Northern Slabs
9 Sunstroke Trad 120m Very Good
14 Denethor Trad 100m Good
Pretty good. The second pitch is quite enjoyable.

I freed a stuck bit of gear from the last pitch. If it's yours, let me know the manufacturer and the size, and I'll get it back to you!

 
Sun 5th May 2019 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Determinant Sector
16 Hermes Trad 50m Classic
Quite good. I wish the crack and roof lasted longer though.

 
19 Incisor Trad 90m Classic
Very good, and surprisingly tricky.

 
17 Thor Trad 16m Very Good
Fun traverse.

 
Sun 28th Apr 2019 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge The Cloisters The Hello Boulder
19 Absent Friends Trad 7m Classic
Wow, finally! It's not too bad once you actually get off the ground. You should tape all your fingers.

 
18 Rocketman Trad 15m Very Good
Very enjoyable climbing. The top is a fair bit easier than it would appear from the ground.

Someone has spent a long time brushing this climb, which I really appreciate.

 
Sun 28th Apr 2019 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge The Cloisters Equinox Wall
24 Corvus Trad 25m Mega Classic
Second time lucky. This is such a good climb.

 
Thu 25th Apr 2019 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge The Cloisters Equinox Wall
14 Sweetwater Wine Trad 20m Very Good
Pretty enjoyable at the grade, and fairly well-protected. Probably a good climb for the beginning trad leader, keeping in mind that it might be a little slippery if it's wet, and you might need to dig a little for some of the nut placements.

 
24 Corvus Trad 25m Mega Classic
So close to getting it onsight but popped a foot while clipping.

This is definitely a classic - a striking line with excellent movement . Goes fairly easily with good footwork and body positioning.

 
Thu 25th Apr 2019 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge The Cloisters The Cereals Buttress
22 Julius Caesar Trad 20m Classic
Working my way through the ridge ticklist.

Such a nice climb, especially down low.

 
Fri 19th Apr 2019 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge Halfway Hotel
14 Cul-de-Sac Crack Trad 8m Good
Not bad.

 
Fri 19th Apr 2019 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge Mushroom Rock
25 Hotwired Trad 15m Very Good
Not quite as hard as I thought it might be. Really enjoyable moves.

 
Fri 19th Apr 2019 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge Halfway Hotel
23 Scaramouche Trad 14m Classic
First shot of the day! Fun, sustained climbing, The top was a bit of a fight though.

 
Sun 14th Apr 2019 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge Halfway Hotel
23 Scaramouche Trad 14m Very Good
Pretty gutted to slip off on the onsight while adjusting a jam.

It's not too hard if you fight for the good jams, but the topout is tricky, and sharp.

 
Sun 14th Apr 2019 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge Legoland Atrium
22 Easy Wind Trad 20m Very Good
Glad to finally tick this. Not too hard if you keep your feet int he right place.

 
Thu 11th Apr 2019 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks Cave Wall
20 Fagged and Shagged Trad 20m Good
Deserves a star - nice clean rock, and thought-provoking moves.

 
Sat 9th Mar 2019 - Blue Mountains
Leura Sublime Point West Face (Main Area) Middle Cliffs Binary Cave
21 Middle Finger Trad 25m Average
Half the gear was already in, so pink point?

 
Mon 21st Jan 2019 - Launceston (Cataract) Gorge
The Shady Side Double Dozen Area
22 Double Dozen Trad 11m Classic
5 laps to while away an evening. Lovely climb with a tricky start.

 
Mon 21st Jan 2019 - North Esk
Grap Fureau
20 Fine Line, Hate to See it Go Trad 15m Classic
Lovely. Lots of She-Oak leaves in the scoop at the top though.

 
Fri 18th Jan 2019 - Ben Lomond
Northern Escarpment Robin's Buttress
24 Master Blaster Trad 100m Classic
Lovely.

 
17 Barbe Di Vendetta Trad 90m Classic
Fri 18th Jan 2019 - Freycinet National Park
Coastal Cliffs Harlequin Buttress
18 Harlequin Trad 28m Classic
Great climbing.

 
22 Sweet Revenge Trad 45m Classic
Awesome

 
22 Beaman's Route Direct Mixed trad 25m, 1 Very Good
24 Heat Of The Night Trad 25m Very Good
Gear in the groove is very tricky!

 
Fri 18th Jan 2019 - Freycinet National Park
Coastal Cliffs Whitewater Wall
12 Apline Trad 70m
15 14 The far right (Unnammed) Trad 50m
12 Apline Trad 70m
15 14 The far right (Unnammed) Trad 50m
Fri 18th Jan 2019 - Freycinet National Park
Coastal Cliffs Deepwater Zawn
17 Beowulf Trad 35m Classic
Great fun. There is a massive jug above the water that you can hang off with one hand.

 
Fri 18th Jan 2019 - Fortescue Bay
The Moai
18 Sacred Site Mixed trad 30m, 2 Classic
Fri 18th Jan 2019 - Mount Brown Main Face
23 M0 I've Heard It All Before Mixed trad 230m, 99 Classic
Quite epic - in a fantastic position.

Aided to the first bolt because I didn't want to take a dunking. Took quite a few falls to get the crux pitches.

 
Mon 24th Dec 2018 - The Cathedral
Main Crag
27 Inchworm Groove Trad 8m Classic
Think I figured out the crux moves, but it's really tough.

 
Sun 2nd Dec 2018 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge Legoland Freebird
23 Freebird Trad 15m Classic
Awesome line with fantastic moves. Well worth the walk. The easiest approach is probably the latter option "bush-bashing downhill and rightwards just after the flat rock platform on the path from 'Tower Rocks' to 'Legoland'" - there is a faint path.

 
Sun 25th Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains
Bells Line of Road & Chifley Rd Cosmic County Area Cosmic County Memory Lane
18 TZ Trad 30m Average
Sun 25th Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains
Bells Line of Road & Chifley Rd Cosmic County Area Cosmic County The 39 Steps
23 Gentlemens Drag (Gentleman's Drag) Trad 28m Mega Classic
Beautiful climbing.

 
Sat 24th Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Janicepts Area
21 The Kraken Trad 40m Very Good
Sat 24th Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Solomon Area
19 Gemini Trad 51m Mega Classic
Great jamming.

 
Sat 24th Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Janicepts Area
21 The Janicepts Trad 27m Mega Classic
Sun 18th Nov 2018 - Gibraltar and Corin Road
Billy Billy Picnic
22 Kneel before Zod! Trad 15m Classic
Lovely moves down low.

 
Sun 18th Nov 2018 - Gibraltar and Corin Road
Billy Billy Sling Blade
19 Sling Blade Trad 12m Classic
Really nice. I'll have to make the long trek to give it another go at some point.

 
17 Big-mouthed Bass Crack Trad 10m Very Good
Apparently my hands are pretty fat.

 
Sun 18th Nov 2018 - Gibraltar and Corin Road
Billy Billy Sarah's Cracks
17 Nice Day for a White Wedding Trad 15m Classic
Fun and cruisey! Definitely not as sandbagged as the other 17s at Billy Billy.

 
Sun 11th Nov 2018 - Gibraltar and Corin Road
Billy Billy Sarah's Cracks
19 Piano Man Trad 12m Classic
Lovely.

 
Sun 11th Nov 2018 - Gibraltar and Corin Road
Billy Billy Picnic
22 No Respect Trad 15m Very Good
Sun 11th Nov 2018 - Gibraltar and Corin Road
Billy Billy Innocence
17 Why Does It Always Rain On Me Trad 8m Good
Tricky.

 
17 Oops I Did It Again! Trad 8m Very Good
Managed to avoid the stinging nettle.

 
Sat 10th Nov 2018 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge Legoland Atrium
22 Easy Wind Trad 20m Classic
Great climb. Interesting footwork. I'm sure I can get it soon

 
Sun 4th Nov 2018 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks South Buttress Integral face
20 Integral Crack Trad 48m Classic
Sure is a great climb.

 
Sun 4th Nov 2018 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks South Buttress Possum area
18 18 R Fall Guy Trad 15m Good
18 Sipple Trad 20m Classic
Fantastic climb.

 
Sat 3rd Nov 2018 - Wingello
Gulp Road Candy & Supa Fun Happy Walls
19 Laced with Crack Trad 20m Very Good
Soft for the grade.

 
Tue 2nd Oct 2018 - Warrumbungles
Crater Bluff
14 Cornerstone Rib Trad 190m Classic
My third time on this now, but it's still a lovely route. Lead P5-P7 in trainers.

 
Tue 2nd Oct 2018 - Warrumbungles
Bluff Mountain
18 Flight of the Phoenix Trad 310m Mega Classic
Second time lucky! Great climbing on P1 and P2. The next few pitches are in a really awesome position. The belay after the abseil was okay if you're creative with small wires.

Lead all pitches apart from the exit pitch.

 
Tue 2nd Oct 2018 - Warrumbungles
Crater Bluff
17 17 R Lieben Trad 200m Classic
Lead P1, 3, and 4. The climbing in the gully pitch was really great. Didn't feel too runout.

 
Sun 23rd Sep 2018 - Orroral area
Booroomba Rocks North Buttress Northern Slabs
17 Equilibrium Mixed trad 140m, 2 Very Good
Sat 2nd Jun 2018 - Orroral area
Orroral Ridge The Cloisters Equinox Wall
20 Open Season Trad 20m Very Good
Worth the walk.

 
Mon 28th May 2018 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Janicepts Area
21 The Janicepts Trad 27m Mega Classic
Sun 27th May 2018 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Flake Crack Area
19 Foreword Trad 69m Mega Classic
Pitch 1 only. Really awesome!

 
Sun 27th May 2018 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Eternity Area
17 Psychopath Trad 28m Very Good
Sun 27th May 2018 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Solomon Area
19 Gemini Trad 51m
Sun 27th May 2018 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Janicepts Area
18 Amen Corner Trad 30m
My prayers were answered.

 
Fri 25th May 2018 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Eternity Area
18 The Eternity Trad 22m Mega Classic
Pitch 1 only.

 
Fri 25th May 2018 - Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria Area Mount Piddington Flake Crack Area
17 Flake Crack Trad 53m Very Good
Pitch 1 only.

 
Mon 2nd Apr 2018 - Warrumbungles
Bluff Mountain
18 Flight of the Phoenix Trad 310m Classic
Climbed the first two pitches and then bailed due to slow climbing (routefinding) and heat. Second pitch felt quite hard, but we may have been off-route.

The easiest way to find the start of the climb is to walk back on the scree until you see the tat on the bolts. This tells you where the first pitch should go. Also, I accidentally pulled off a large block at chest height right next to the start, so it should be pretty obvious.

 
Mon 2nd Apr 2018 - Warrumbungles
Crater Bluff
16 Lieder Trad 260m
Quite good! We got a bit off-route by climbing too high on the first pitch before moving right and had to abseil back to the correct belay ledge. I'm pretty sure the climb starts just right of the highest point of the pinnacle near Cornerstone Rib. The gully on the second pitch is quite easy to see from the ground - it's just right of a large orange cave.

 
Sat 17th Mar 2018 - Gibraltar and Corin Road
Snake Rock The Buttresss
20 Snake-in-the-Grass Mixed trad 15m, 3 Good
Sun 26th Nov 2017 - Point Perpendicular
Seaside Windjammer Wall
20 Tenere Trad 28m
Sun 26th Nov 2017 - Point Perpendicular
The Lighthouse Centurion Area
17 Oarsome Trad 20m Good
Sun 26th Nov 2017 - Point Perpendicular
The Lighthouse Red Riding Hood Area
17 Little Red Riding Hood Mixed trad 25m, 1 Good

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