Ascents in Colosseum

Only time for pitch 1 today, but it is a great climb by itself! Went first go today, followed by 2 laps on it during friends projecting

Took at the last bolt, got psyched out for some reason. Easy after 20s rest. Maybe too many days on

Wanted to do it in one, but pitched out before the 3rd, as I wasn’t comfortable doing the crux moves so close to the ledge with 30m of my super stretchy rope out.

Going against popular opinion and giving this two stars. It was really good, with lots of different styles throughout, but each was too short to truly experience. 2m of hands, 3m of chimney, 1 body length of squeeze, 3 moves of crux crack. Each was an exceptional section of climbing, that wasn’t long enough.

Would still recommend

Epic line, pitched it out. Punted on first shot of the final pitch, stripped the gear and sent next shot. The rap seemed longer than 34m.

What a great climb, should have got on it ages ago. Was going to link p1 & 2 but was so worked after the chimney I was going to need a rest on the ledge for 10 mins anyway. It is also a very comfy ledge and you can enjoy the chimney struggles from it. P2 surprisingly tricky even though it fits small hands well. P3 had a couple goes at the crux to find a sequence, think it could go next time.

First pitch seemed pretty stiff for me, maybe just reachy. Second was more fun, not perfect rock but great moves. Would be a very pumpy onsight.

Second pitch only after trad first pitch. Not too bad...

Not too bad... bit of tape might have helped ...

Just one go figuring out the moves on pitch one today. A fine climb indeed.

My mantle game is quite poor

Average dirty rock, cool moves. Dunno about the grade, somewhere between 20 and 23

Felt hard when I first checked it out, but probably brushed about 4 grades worth of loose sand and lichen off it and now its pretty reasonable - and maybe even fun! I moved the two bolts above the ledge closer to the arete because climbing the slab where the bolts were felt contrived.

Linked all pitches together. I had three racks with me and used just a bit more than one. I occasionally walked up gear then build anchors at strategic locations. No rope drag whatsoever. I didn't notice I was in the middle of the crux of the third pitch when I questioned myself about putting long runners to reduce rope drag for the next pitch... so I downclimbed the thing to re-evaluate the sling strategy, then I realised where I was and went for it more carefully as I didn't want to blow my onsight ;-). Then every damn time I was 2/3rd up the sun was poking a hole through the cloud cover and blind me so I probably downclimbed the crux 4 times before the sun finally moved behind the cliff top so I could see and proceed with the last move which I could have done blind anyways. I think the grades for all pitches are right on the money, the crux is fair at gr23 as it's not steep, got heaps of footwork, great fingerlocks and ok hands. I really rate this climb done in one pitch as the rope management is a great part of the adventure and all climbing is super pleasant. Just avoid doing it in summer sun when it's straight in your eyes at 10-11 ish ;-)

Pitch 1 only, though it felt 23 enough. Wimped out before 3rd bolt first go, but getting to pinned flake was also very techy to get the reach. second bolt below feet trying to get tips on break. I also climbed more to the left of the bolts a lot of the time so I could move between breaks. But best climb of the day.

Climbed as a giant pitch from the ground. Rope drag was fine.

Some cool moves, a bit of exposure, a few small runouts, and a mixed bag of rock... great fun, really!

The start might go free, but would probably be better starting out left and traversing in to the first bolt, or from the right (up the corner) and coming back left.

The interim anchor is stupid, and just kind of ruins the flow of the route. As others have said, I suspect it exists to avoid the crux of the route. It adds about a grade to bypass it. If an interim anchor is necessary, put it on the ledge below the roof.

Clean repeat. Climbed as a giant pitch from the ground. Man, that top boulder is still nails (I fell off it all the way back to the ledge, then reclimbed the top pitch clean from there placing gear).

I used 2 ropes, but only clipped one for the first 2 pitches, and the other for the final boulder. With a bit of strategy with gear placements and runners, there was no drag whatsoever.

For the giant single pitch, bring a double rack 0.3 - 2, and a single #0.2 and #3, as well as an extra 0.5, 0.75 and 1. Wires optional.

Fell off the last move of pitch 3, ripped off a piece and some layers of my left hand. Much fun . Stays dry after rain

Done as one long pitch, fell once on P2 and then had to flail a bit to work out P3. Really sick!

Repeat. Quick morning multi b4 hugh leaves for VIC 🚗

Led P2+3. Hugh led P1

Nice start, horrible sandy choss in the middle, the final flared crack was full of dirt and leaves which made it a tad harder than I suspect it would have been.

Brilliant route !! Loved it 👌🏻

Onsight except for my 'first climb of the day' lazy batman move through the pumpy start.

EXCELLENT trad adventure.

Linked first two pitches with a double rack from 0.2 to 3. Needed more gear for the last pitch. If going again will bring more small/0.3's for the final pitch.

Beautiful climb , punchy start then , long sustained and interesting moves throughout with some airy bits to boot.

Wow, fantastic climbing but savage . Depleted of all energy and exhausted for the rest of the day after this.

Well worth getting on, some thoughtful moves and pumpy in spots , but with good rests in between.