Ascents in Octopuses Garden

Very dirty, not worth it even if you’ve hauled your rack all the way up the approach.

The top out ledge which hides the anchors was covered in a ferny mat and prevented placing snake pro. This mat is now at the bottom of the crag. Had to traverse right onto Pitcairn at the obvious seam. Was on doubles so easy enough to protect.

Got taken out by a skinny tree, broke a branch off on the way down.

Felt a bit stiff, was pretty sweaty though and last climb of the day.

Bit awkward and tricky but got there in the end

Pretty cool feature. Tree is very close at times and potentially hazardous if falling off before the final bolt. Engaging crux coming out of the scoop.

Really nice! Has a little sting in the tail for an 18, but graded perfectly. Sussing this new area out. Nice work gents!

Good warm up. Don’t miss the last bolt like I did, it’s out left once you pull on to the slab

Sweet warm up, pretty 3d for 18!

Fun route but important to avoid landing on that tree! Pulled off a small block on the main headwall after heading left out of the chimney

Second go. Not particularly tricky, should have gone for the onsight.

Warm up

Repeat: W/Up - don’t mind this little climb.

Sweet warmup.

Fun climb, but pretty pumpy! Rested about halfway and at last bolt.

very fun. great warm up

We were having a lazy time over at the Caves Area, so decided to check out the new area instead. Awesome work guys, this area is sick. Great little 18 to pop our cherries there.

Last year at some point. Forgot to log.

Backlog. I remember being acutely aware of my anoos with the tree behind me. Otherwise quite fun.

Really enjoyed this - pretty steep for an 18. Watch out for loose rock and holds.

Great warm-up climb, careful not to impale yourself if you fall