Ascents in Scenic Rim by Jill

New project incoming! I could do all the moves with rest, now I've just got to link them on lead and not pump out at the top 😳

Hurray got it this time! So many cool moves and such a striking climb 🥰

Thought provoking, challenging and brought out the full try hard noises. So happy.

Ughhhh foot slipped. But at least I have the beta dialled now for warm up.

I didn't realise how spent I was until I went to toprope this to finish off the session. I felt relatively fresh after the onsight attempt and then I was climbing much sloppier on the top rope finish to clean it.

Such a satisfying first day at Sanctuary!

TR lap for endurance training

I didn't notice any obvious cruxes on this pitch, just smooth and thought provoking moves on interesting holds and feet. Not too tricky, but nice and long and flowy.

Climb number 3 for the day and I was feeling really confident and and comfortable leading.

I kept on thinking, maybe I will take a break before this section and sit on the rope, but I kept climbing and by the time I was in the crux I was committed, I pushed through it and happily clipped the chains for my hardest onsight postpartum. It's hard to not dismiss it as a little soft for a 20 but until it's officially downgraded I'm claiming it

I really liked the mix of balance, technical moves and the bulgey crux. Very enjoyable.

I have been practicing taking rests and intentionally blowing the onsight so that I don't overgrip and let the ego demon pump me out by stubbornly pushing through bad rushed and reckless beta and instead taking rests ahead of a tricky bit to problem solve and climb things smooth and confidently.

It's hard to know that maaaaybe/probably I would have got the onsight if I pushed through but I am happy that I feel like I can now jump on a lead without being sure I will onsight it and taking the pressure off myself.

It's a great headspace breakthrough to separate the fear of failing from the fear of falling. It has made leading so much less scary for me!

Silly stubborn ego I think I was always more scared of failing but my body associated it with falling.

Will be coming back for the red point! I really enjoyed this climb and I think I could have got the Onsight if I had pushed through instead of taking a headspace rest before a crux.

Crux move is a bit spicy for a 14 but it wasn't too stressful for Jayne and I's first trad leads in forever.

I was determined to get the big girl pants on and get back to leading and I was happy to lead this one clean. Not an onsight technically but I definitely didn't remember anything about climbing it in the past.

I didn't bring a yellow cam by accident so protecting the top was a super dodgy overcammed blue which was only providing psychological safety haha. Bring a yellow ha!

I can't remember my own performance on this route, only Grace's whip on my first time belaying with doubles ha! Happy that I'm a fast learner and she got through it. Definitely felt a big sandbagged and I don't remember enjoying it on second.

My jamming technique for this crack size is definitely lacking. I found this MUCH harder than Infinity (19) and I pumped myself out wresting my way to the top. I am in awe of Grace for leading it like a boss and I have a lot to learn about thin hand jams ha!

I really enjoyed this climb (on second haha)

I loooooved this climb so much more than I ever would have expected. I am no expert at Jams but I managed to really feel the thrill of jamming on this climb. The line is so beautiful and it keeps going and giving all the way to the top!

I don't remember exactly where I fell/sat but I know I only had a couple sits to problem solve/rest the pump. Unlike Plume which I lost count of my falls, I found this one flowy, engaging and delightful .

This climb felt nails for a 15! The crux was committing and I had to move through it quickly on second, it would have been an intimidating lead! Great job Olga!

I've seconded this about 3-4 times now. I can't remember if I have got it clean but I suspect I haven't... I'd like to work towards leading it one day but my jamming technique and endurance needs some work. Super fun climb and will be a thrill to link it all up and get the red point!

Whenever I haven't led trad for a while I inevitably end up on this or parsons pleasure. I've lost count of how many times I have ended up back practicing placing gear on WC. At least the step over to the pillar at the top is still a thrill!

I think I got this clean but I am not 100% sure. Super old log now. I remember being sooo impressed by Grace's lead of this, especially the chockstones up the top. I think my big feet finally helped with something because the body crack wasn't too difficult to feel secure. Such great variety!

This climb was a breakthrough for me cuz I took a real trad lead fall and that NEVER happens because I am so terrified of falling on gear so I find ways to not do it and therefore not try onsights or push my limits. I was really happy to jump back on afterwards and try hard on trad on lead.

Always humbled by Frog but I like this climb and one day will come back for the red point.

I think it's a bit tricky for a 14 but frog is frog!

I really loved the variety of this climb. Top section has some great exposure and the whole climb has through provoking moments split up by good rest stances.

I've climbed this a few times now and I remember I was stoked to get it clean on second the first time (and every time after) one day I will lead it, one day...

Bah not even close.

So close this time! So close! Arghhhh! One day I will be back and then I'll work it on lead and get my big girl pants on. Definitely inspired me to work on my power endurance. I can do all the moves but can't keep the pump under control! Damn you trex arms!

second shot of the day, still had to rest but only once this time. linked a section I was falling on. Always fun to work the warm ups on top rope

This was really pumpy for me. Really enjoyed it though! Top section was sopping wet from the rain.

Really enjoyed this climb!

First ever trad lead! So exciting!

So annoyed at myself for falling off just before the jug near the top of the crack! Still on my journey to successful hand jams! Jammed ok in the narrow crack at the bottom, but when it widened a bit at the top my hand seemed too small to stay in the crack and it all got a bit desperate. Keen to repeat and get clean next time.

Pretty forgettable climb... wasn't horrible but nothing special either.

Fun climb, probably next on my lead list.. top section was a bit hair raising stepping over the gap! Pretty easy though.

I obviously don't know how to climb this properly because it felt way harder than a 15... didn't really enjoy it. But it's probably just me Could have also been because Reuben needs to place better gear and I was scared thinking of his lead as I was seconding! eek darling!

Yay getting back into the tradding. Wasn't even scared. Which is massive for me at frog haha.

Yes! Mega mental breakthrough for me. I felt like I actually committed to this and moved from, refusing to lead a trad climb I thought I might fall on, to trying to onsite something I had no idea if I could climb well above my previous trad onsite grade (9) haha. SO CHUFFED! Also a really nice climb. Can't wait to repeat it. Bomber gear. ZING!