Ascents of Shit Heap as various tick types

I rested once on the 2nd cam. One of the toughest leads I have done. I put this at a grade 18 (face climbing equivalent).

Rested on 2nd and 3rd cam this time. Easiest to layback to first jug, left hand jam, high step with right foot, grab small edge with right hand.

Struggle city for some reason

Got balance wrong and fell about half way. First taste of proper crack climbing. So great.

I did a great layback to start. Was totally stuffed after that. Lack of recent climbing really told.

First lead at frog, rested nut probably shouldn't have

I did not have any gear bigger than a #3 C4 which I used lower down) so I could not protect the wider crack in the top half. bailed for another day.

Mental strength training n.2 - first fall (on gear 😂) leading trad

Slipped placing second cam.

SHUT UP

Had a rest, getting better with gear

A most wussy effort

Hex retrieval. Unlocked new beta for that.

climbed on pre placed gear

The name says it all

Nothing more humbling than attempting a 14 then not being able to even pull on 🤣

Sat down early to test gear placement. Could have gone with a bit more time. Nice.

Took a small whip...gear held splendidly!

my first experience of jamming, was scared at first, tried it a 2nd time after helpful tips from Phil, Colin & Lara and nailed it

Good introduction to crack climbing. Beautiful crack... Next time I'll be better

One day I'll finally get the hand jam right with this one.

Maybe I shouldn't have chosen this as my first trad lead... on my first day at Frog. Placing gear when you only have one hand free is harder than people make it look. Regardless, I made the summit without dying so figure it for a success!

Gear practice.

Was good to learn hands jams on

Hungover beyond all reason. Had a pathetic start but pulled through.

pretty sure this felt like the hardest 14 ive ever been on, must learn about this jamming thing people keep talking about ha.

There is nothing quite like getting spanked hard by a 14.

Had a cam popped and almost decked

Tree on top of the climb looked quite dead but plenty of gear to build a belay for seconder