Grade | Route | Gear style | Quality | ||
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Sun 17th May 2020 - Boya Quarry | |||||
East Bay Rightside | |||||
19 |
★ Big Man's Underpants
![]() | 12m, 3 | ★★ Very Good | ||
17 |
★ Hell's Bells and Mademoiselles
![]() | 15m, 4 | ★ Good | ||
20 |
★ Dirty Blue "S"
![]() | 14m, 4 | ★ Good | ||
Sun 15th Mar 2020 - Wilyabrup | |||||
Main Crags Steel Wall | |||||
14 |
★ Sirius
![]() | 40m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Sat 14th Mar 2020 - Wilyabrup | |||||
Main Crags Inner Space Wall | |||||
19 |
★★ Totally Awesome
![]() | 17m | ★ Good | ||
Sat 14th Mar 2020 - Wilyabrup | |||||
Main Crags Steel Wall | |||||
21 |
★★★ Stainless Steel
![]() | 30m, 3 | ★★★ Classic | ||
Sat 14th Mar 2020 - Wilyabrup | |||||
Main Crags Inner Space Wall | |||||
17 |
★★ Inner Space
![]() | 15m | ★ Good | ||
Fri 26th Apr 2019 - Dog Rock | |||||
V1 |
★ On Heat
![]() | Average | |||
V2 |
★ Parvo
![]() | ★ Good | |||
V4 |
★★★ Hellhound (on my trail)
![]() | ★★ Very Good | |||
V1 |
★ Rabies
![]() | ★ Good | |||
V0 |
Roadkill
![]() | Average | |||
V3 |
★★ Finger Lickin' Good
![]() | ★ Good | |||
V0 |
★★ Year of The Dog
![]() | ★ Good | |||
V1 |
The Black Dog
![]() | Average | |||
V0 |
★★ Mongrel
![]() | ★★ Very Good | |||
V0 |
★ Its a Dogs Life
![]() | ★ Good | |||
Thu 25th Apr 2019 - Peak Head | |||||
West Face | |||||
20 18 |
★★★ Baylac Direct
![]() An excellent line, but: sandbagged, much? The first pitch is much harder than the grade suggests. Second pitch is very pleasant, and much easier. | 96m | ★★ Very Good | ||
15 |
★★★ Albatross
![]() A lovely line of mild trad. Second pitch is the best, but it's all a good time. | 110m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Tue 18th Dec 2018 - Mountain Quarry | |||||
Skywalker Wall | |||||
20 |
★★★ Power Play
![]() A pleasure to get on this again. | 25m | ★★★ Mega Classic | ||
Mon 17th Dec 2018 - Mountain Quarry | |||||
Skywalker Wall | |||||
22 |
★★★ Urban Ethics
![]() That's right: this route is awesome. | 25m, 7 | ★★★ Classic | ||
Mon 5th Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains | |||||
Medlow Bath Reservoir Dogs | |||||
15 |
★ I Don't Tip
![]() Pretty cruisey, but I'm glad that we did it. | 36m, 13 | ★ Good | ||
Sun 4th Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains | |||||
Medlow Bath The Sunbath | |||||
17 |
★ Mainly Fine
![]() | 16m | Average | ||
Sun 4th Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains | |||||
Blackheath Area Shipley Upper Hot Flyer Wall | |||||
21 |
★★ Girly Germs
![]() Quality route, but too tough for me today. | 15m | ★ Good | ||
19 |
★★ Jack High
![]() Excellent! Crimpy as all get-out. | 20m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Sun 4th Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains | |||||
Blackheath Area Shipley Upper Grey Slab | |||||
18 |
★ The Answer is Obvious
![]() Another nice one. What's with all the highball starts, setters? | 20m | ★ Good | ||
18 |
★ The Bandoline Grip
![]() Nice, easy for the grade. | 18m, 8 | ★ Good | ||
Sun 4th Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains | |||||
Blackheath Area Shipley Upper Sandwiches Wall | |||||
13 |
★ Pompadour
![]() Nice, easy warm up. | 15m, 10 | ★ Good | ||
Sat 3rd Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains | |||||
Bell's Line of Road & Chifley Rd Pierces Pass Bunny Bucket Buttress and Hotel California Area | |||||
22 |
★★★ Hotel California
![]() A spectacular day out. And it will be the whole day. The dicey long traverse was a highlight. | 330m | ★★★ Mega Classic | ||
Fri 2nd Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains | |||||
Leura Sublime Point West Face (Main Area) Middle Cliffs Sweet Dreams Walls | |||||
19 |
★★★ Whymper
![]() Big, multi pitch fun. Awesome. | 150m | ★★★ Classic | ||
Fri 2nd Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains | |||||
Leura Sublime Point West Face (Main Area) Middle Cliffs Theory of Negativity Wall | |||||
18 20 |
★★★ Theory of Negativity
![]() Surprisingly easy for the grade, though pumpy. A big, lovely, overhang jug haul. | 22m, 9 | ★★★ Classic | ||
Thu 1st Nov 2018 - Blue Mountains | |||||
Medlow Bath Reservoir Dogs | |||||
18 |
★ Let's Get a Taco
![]() A good intro to Blue Mountains rock. | 38m, 12 | ★ Good | ||
Sat 13th Oct 2018 - Eaglestone Rocks | |||||
18 |
★★ Pink Rings
![]() I enjoyed this more the time it wasn't pissing down with rain | 18m, 5 | ★ Good | ||
14 |
★ Jaundice
![]() Short, but great for practising cam placements. | 8m | ★ Good | ||
17 |
★★ Wishbone
![]() Kinda slabby | 15m, 5 | Average | ||
20 |
★★ Lesser of Two Evils
![]() The route I've had most fun failing to send clean in ages. | 12m, 4 | ★★ Very Good | ||
17 |
★★ Sparrow
![]() Good warmup. | 18m, 5 | ★ Good | ||
Wed 3rd Oct 2018 - Disappointment Rock boulder | |||||
V2 |
★★ Tricky slab
![]() Took me a couple of tries. Best of the problems here, assuming that you like slab. Bring a crash pad or risk a snapped ankle. | 4m | ★★ Very Good | ||
V0 |
★ Easy topout
![]() | 4m | ★ Good | ||
V1 |
★ Less easy topout
![]() More fun than it looks. | ★ Good | |||
V1 |
Easy slab
![]() | 4m | Average | ||
Sun 9th Sep 2018 - Midgegoroo National Park | |||||
Mt Randall (Bouldering) Warm up area | |||||
V3 |
★ Strength In Numbers
![]() Took too many tries to send. | 4m | ★ Good | ||
V2 V2/3 |
★★ Shield, sit
![]() | ★ Good | |||
V1 |
★ Problem #82
![]() | 4m | Average | ||
V2 |
Problem #81
![]() | 5m | ★ Good | ||
V4 |
★ Megamouth, left
![]() | 3m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Sun 9th Sep 2018 - Midgegoroo National Park | |||||
Mt Randall (Bouldering) Main Area | |||||
V4 |
★★ Stone in its foot
![]() | 2m | ★ Good | ||
V1 |
★ Problem #17
![]() | 2m | Average | ||
V2 |
★ Problem #14
![]() | 2m | Average | ||
Thu 1st Feb 2018 - Mountain Quarry | |||||
Hangten Buttress | |||||
27 |
★★ Sweet Pea
![]() This route is nails, and that's just the easier part. At least it was shady. | 22m | ★ Good | ||
Fri 15th Dec 2017 - Statham's Quarry | |||||
Michel Angelo Walls | |||||
21 |
★★★ Real Life Ambition
![]() Pure quality. | 15m, 6 | ★★★ Classic | ||
Fri 15th Dec 2017 - Statham's Quarry | |||||
Quarry Right Side | |||||
17 |
★ Morning Glory
![]() Stalled out on the unsettling top section. Trust those tiny feet. | 20m, 6 | ★ Good | ||
Fri 15th Dec 2017 - Statham's Quarry | |||||
Central Slab Area | |||||
16 |
★ Blah, Blah, Blah
![]() OK warm-up. | 18m, 5 | Average | ||
Thu 23rd Nov 2017 - Statham's Quarry | |||||
Michel Angelo Walls | |||||
21 |
★★★ Real Life Ambition
![]() Getting back to stiffer grades, slowly. This was a great confidence-booster today. | 15m, 6 | ★★★ Classic | ||
Wed 8th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes The Red Wall | |||||
19 |
★★★ Tannin
![]() Saved the best line for very last. Superb moves on an amazing line. Well-deserved mega classic. | 35m | ★★★ Mega Classic | ||
Wed 8th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes Didgeridoo Pipe | |||||
13 |
★★ Horn Piece
![]() A lovely route with nice, straightforward protection. | 33m | ★★★ Classic | ||
Tue 7th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Tiger Wall Area Tiger Wall Boulders The Woody | |||||
V4 |
★★★ The Woody
![]() A total novelty, but a pretty good route nonetheless. | 3m | ★★★ Classic | ||
Tue 7th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Tiger Wall Area Tiger Wall Boulders Roadside Crag | |||||
★★★ The Michael Berry Squeeze
![]() I came out of this a different person. Possibly a wiser one. | 5m | ★★★ Classic | |||
Tue 7th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
The Watchtower Faces Pinnacle Face Tiptoe Ridge Area | |||||
5 |
★★★ Tiptoe Ridge
![]() No gear placements, no rope drag. Superb rock and an atmospheric line. Sublime. | 120m | ★★★ Mega Classic | ||
Tue 7th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Far North Lower Curtain Wall | |||||
18 |
★★★ Entertainer
![]() Sustained and oh so satisfying. This is why we visit. A sensational route. | 35m | ★★★ Classic | ||
15 15 R |
★ The Joker
![]() Not a bad warmup. | 25m, 1 | ★ Good | ||
Mon 6th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
The Pharos and Surrounds The Pharos Back Wall | |||||
14 |
★★★ Lamplighter
![]() Exposure, much? You're going into space if you fall off the second pitch. And that roof chimney on the third! Fantastic route.
1
lead by
Kym
2
lead by
Ashley
3
lead by
Ashley
| 78m | ★★★ Classic | ||
Mon 6th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
The Watchtower Faces Right Watchtower Face | |||||
16 |
★★★ Watchtower Crack
![]() The iconic Arapiles route. An amazing line with some commitment required on the upper two pitches. Beta: take two bolt plates and some large cams.
1
lead by
Kym
2
lead by
Ash
3
lead by
Kym
4
lead by
Ash
| 95m, 3 | ★★★ Mega Classic | ||
Sun 5th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Atridae Agamemnon Area | |||||
11 |
★★★ Agamemnon
![]() Done as one pitch. And what a pitch: solo the squeeze chimney to start, then stem your way up the chasm for the rest. Perfect friction all the way, and a cheeky little run-out at the end to add spice. | 40m | ★★★ Classic | ||
Sun 5th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Tiger Wall Area Tiger Wall Under Flinders Lane Wall | |||||
15 |
★★★ Kaiser - Resignation
![]() A completely superb lineup for these two routes. Second pitch had a surprisingly bouldery start, and that overhang on the third!
1
lead by
Kym
2
lead by
Ash
3
lead by
Kym
4
lead by
Ash
| 99m | ★★★ Classic | ||
Sat 4th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Central Gully Central Gully Left Golden Fleece Wall | |||||
15 |
★★ Beautiful Possibilities
![]() An absolute cracker. Delicate, careful moves needed for the start of this one. Good protection, but not obvious - you have to think about it. My pitch of the day, for sure. | 30m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Sat 4th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes D Minor Pinnacle | |||||
14 |
★★ D Minor
![]() Some tasty exposed bulges to pull through on the second pitch. Shame that it wasn't a little more like that all the way.
1
lead by
Joe
2
lead by
Kym
| 35m | ★ Good | ||
Sat 4th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes Toccata Wall | |||||
15 |
★★ Toccata
![]() Great fun. First pitch is the harder, more insecure one with some non-obvious moves. Second pitch is a classy box chimney and much more straightforward.
1
lead by
Kym
2
lead by
Ash
| 50m | ★★ Very Good | ||
14 |
★★ Tremulo
![]() A fine little single pitch. In Perth this would be a must do at any crag, over here it's a bit eclipsed by all the other classics nearby. | 25m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Sat 4th Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Atridae Muldoon Area | |||||
13 |
★★★ Muldoon
![]() A fine start to our day. Easy start up the crack, then a gripping bouldery exposed move out onto the face, then lovely moves up the face to finish. You Victorians are keeping all the good stuff for yourselves.
1
lead by
Kym
2
lead by
Paul
| 42m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Fri 3rd Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Castle Crag | |||||
11 |
★★ Trapeze
![]() Great fun! | 20m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Fri 3rd Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
The Watchtower Faces Left Watchtower Face | |||||
12 |
★★ Watchtower Chimney
![]() A technical, unique mega-classic. First pitch was my pitch of the day.
1
lead by
Ashley
2
lead by
Kym
3
lead by
Kym
4
lead by
Ashley
| 110m, 1 | ★★★ Mega Classic | ||
Fri 3rd Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
The Watchtower Faces The Watchtower | |||||
9 |
★★★ Arachnus
![]() Totally classy. Every pitch a joy to climb. | 110m | ★★★ Classic | ||
Thu 2nd Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Bluffs Bluff Major Bluff Major East Face | |||||
11 |
★★★ Blockbuster
![]() Pitch of the day. Technical, fun and great protection. A sensational route. | 30m | ★★★ Classic | ||
Thu 2nd Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Bluffs Flinders Lane Area | |||||
13 |
★ Ivan
![]() A short step on the way to Blockbuster. Surprisingly technical. I really should have left my pack behind. | 14m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Thu 2nd Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Bard Buttress | |||||
12 |
★★★ Bard
![]() For an iconic mega classic route, I was left a little underwhelmed. First and second pitches are a bit naff, but the last three are great. A mixed bag, but still a superb outing.
1
lead by
Paul
2
lead by
Kym
3
lead by
Paul
4
lead by
Ashley
5
lead by
Kym
| 120m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Thu 2nd Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Central Gully Central Gully Right Preludes Wall | |||||
11 |
★★ Dracula
![]() Good fun. Sorting out the kinks in my anchor building | 40m | ★ Good | ||
Thu 2nd Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes Piccolo Pipe | |||||
11 |
★★ Piccolo
![]() What a delightful, thin formation to climb! | 33m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Thu 2nd Nov 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Organ Pipes Area Organ Pipes Didgeridoo Pipe | |||||
13 |
★★ Horn Piece
![]() Hell of a pitch to start the trip with. Classically good moves all the way. | 33m | ★★★ Classic | ||
Thu 29th Jun 2017 - Mountain Quarry | |||||
Mull Up Buttress | |||||
16 |
★ Frustration and Contempt
![]() | 25m, 6 | ★ Good | ||
Thu 15th Jun 2017 - Mountain Quarry | |||||
The Black Bay | |||||
22 |
★ Shut 'em Down
![]() Too tired to finish the middle section. At least I worked out the first move again | 16m, 5 | ★★ Very Good | ||
Thu 15th Jun 2017 - Mountain Quarry | |||||
Playboy Area | |||||
17 |
★★ Playboy
![]() Hey, I remember: trad is scary on lead. Calling this one a retro-flash. | 28m | ★★ Very Good | ||
Thu 15th Jun 2017 - Mountain Quarry | |||||
Fuzzbucky Wall | |||||
22 |
★★ Luck of the Draw
![]() A messy dog of an ascent on top rope. At least I made it all the way up this time. | 25m, 10 | ★★ Very Good | ||
19 |
★★ Inside Out
![]() Good confidence-booster to come back to this and lead it cleanly. | 25m, 11 | ★★ Very Good | ||
Sun 4th Jun 2017 - Mountain Quarry | |||||
Fuzzbucky Wall | |||||
25 |
★★ The Wiz
![]() Working the hard first sequence, to properly tire myself out. Worked! | 25m, 10 | ★ Good | ||
22 |
★★ Luck of the Draw
![]() Couple of boulder problems, some delicate slab, some technical face climbing. The whole package. Wish I was a stronger climber. | 25m, 10 | ★★ Very Good | ||
19 |
★★ Inside Out
![]() First foray back to outdoor lead after a break. Suitably humbling. Good sequences - will come back to this one. | 25m, 11 | ★★ Very Good | ||
Tue 9th May 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
The Watchtower Faces Pinnacle Face Tiptoe Ridge Area | |||||
5 |
★★★ Tiptoe Ridge
![]() Only because Kym dared me to. I'm going back to bouldering. | 120m | ★★★ Mega Classic | ||
Tue 9th May 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Fang Buttress and Surrounds Golden Streak Area Boulders Golden Streak Boulder | |||||
V1 |
★ Face and flake
![]() | 3m | |||
V1 |
★★ Hideous Mantle
![]() | 4m | |||
V0+ |
★ Up nice wall
![]() | 3m | |||
V1 V4 |
★★ Bowyang
![]() | 15m | |||
V0- |
★ The usual descent
![]() | 5m | |||
V0+ |
★ Wall R of the descent
![]() | 5m | |||
V0+ V0 |
★★ Classic high arete
![]() | 7m | |||
V2 |
★★ Golden Streak
![]() | 4m | |||
Tue 9th May 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Tiger Wall Area Tiger Wall Boulders Good Morning Arapiles | |||||
V0 |
★ Traverse
![]() | 2m | |||
V0 |
★ Traverse
![]() | 2m | |||
Tue 9th May 2017 - Arapiles | |||||
Tiger Wall Area Tiger Wall Boulders Crankshaft Boulder | |||||
V1 |
★★ Waterboys
![]() | 3m | |||
Tue 2nd May 2017 - Jindabyne | |||||
The Tip Boulders | |||||
V0 |
Round the world (Traverse)
![]() Am pretty sure that I climbed this, given I climbed every V0 problem here that might be called a traverse. |