Ascents in Crossroads

Thought this was 25 as well. Really hard to know with these routes. They're all similar.

This one felt 25/6. Second ascent.

Used this as a warm up one morning which was actually sort of doable, because it was bouldery to a rest, bouldery to a rest, repeated.

tricky start, just barely pulled it off.

Flash placing the gear. I thought this was 25 at the time, could very well be 26 though.

Just barely squeaked this flash in. Was gibbering on the topout

One of the cleanest lines on the cliff thanks to Reido's work ethic. Good job dude!

Very happy to do this putting the draws up with great running beta from Lee. Exciting the whole way, and probably my best ever Popeye impersonation.

Some really cool holds on this one - very solid rock generally. Not easy.

FFA. Climbed this in long pants and a jumper, so it must have been good conditions. Very hard to grade this one. It's similar to One Hit To The Body. Such cool go-for-it moves up top. Lots of big falls.

FFA. Sent first go of the day. This is the most difficult route I've ever had to grade. It's 24/5 for 35m, then a V8? morpho boulder problem for 10m. Stuffed if I know, certainly the hardest moves on the cliff.

FFA. This blew my mind at the time as my first route on the cliff.

FFA. This is a big beast which took me a couple of goes - Duncan later onsighted, awesome effort.

FFA. This is cool. It has a ton of big rests with steep jugging in between. The top is mucho exciting. Needs a second ascent.

FFA. This has had a few ascents now. One of the easier routes on the wall.

FFA. The top corner is pure gold, like a harder version of Caritas. And just gets harder as you go. Tradlords will be at home. I've since added a long perma-sling to avoid some whimpering. Thanks to Henk for the anchor and top bolt!

FFA. As part of full route FFA. This bottom pitch has a tricky start, and a fair bit of creaky rock to dance lightly over. If you can handle this, you're well prepared for the rest of Crossroads.

No dramas on shot #2. Punchy moves I really liked.

This has some great rock and you really need to climb. More sustained than most Crossroads routes. [3]

This is my least favourite of the routes on the wall, only because it kicked my arse and the crux is really hard for me!

Super varied. The corner section down low is cool.

My proudest FFA to date. Long, exposed, and just gets harder the higher you get. Thankfully, everytime you think you're gonna punt there's a rest! My 'classic' vote is based on my experience.

Second go.

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First go.

Another go.

Cracked a hold - repaired.

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Almost held the pocket

Almost held the pocket

Best burn so far.

Gentlemen's sit.

Trying this today.

Bolt 17 highpoint.

Dogged to last bolt - went dark.

Doing some work on it. Installed halfway lower-off.

Dogged - top was wet.

Zero chance on the flash. So hard to see what to do up there, really took some figuring out.

Gentlemen's sit after Duncan did same.

Crux is so weird. No like.