Ascents in The Rat Cave

Very preliminary scoping of the climb.

Second go, throwing left hand instead of right hand through the ending cost me on my first attempt. Doesn’t feel as difficult as Rip A Nerve does maybe a v5/6? The flake is awfully generous so I felt completely fresh once the lines joined. Nice alternate start regardless.

Feels easier than RAN likely due to the cruisy alt start

Put work in. Can probably do it with a good stack of pads etc.

Felt no different in terms of grade than RAN for me. Thought the moves into where they meet were on par and crux came later on at the big move, throwing to the last pair of holds before the cave drops down again. Either way, still rad! First shot after doing RAN.

Use the special knee trick for success!

Lots of heel and toe trickery in this one but couldn't find a reason for a knee bar. One move off but spending all session on beta left me cooked. Cooooool stuff.

Great problem that requires some strength and intelligent footwork. Classic send

Awesome line that requires strong moves with delicate feet. Took a few burns to find the right placement, I'm just happy to have sent it within a session.

This climb is truly an all-in-one technique-fest. It's a battle to find the perfect sequence but once its locked in, the climb goes down without any second thoughts.

Basic work on it as a part of working cherry ripper.

Very cool roof climbing with awesome techy toe hook sequence for me. Flows really well. Quality line!

Went in an afternoon, super fun line, got a cheeky knee scum so I'm unsure if it is a V7 but I'll take it

All very doable. Uncomfortable with the move into the top hold.

Second shot, do it a bit different to other beta videos but middle cut loose bump feels dope

Cool bat hang beta!

Sick! Can bat-hang start for fun, or otherwise there are two easier betas.

Killer. Regular ol' cave traverse on gritty holds. Pretty g at the grade.

Soft as butter

Cleaned and working on beta. Potentially classic problem.

I really liked this one but it has hanging heel hooks so I'm biased. Unsure of the grade

Not a 5. Some nice moves sprinkled amongst the sand, broke a pocket but still works.

This is actually really difficult. The crux is really tricky with the lack of good footing. Feels harder than a 5 imo. 10/10 for sure with amazing gym-like mantle start move with sidepull.

Great climb. Baulked at top out due to being alone with only one pad. Must come back with more to send it.

Slightly unwell today. Understand the beta but not feeling it to actually top it out.

Sphincter puckering from the choss factor alone. Cool movement and heady, but shedding like a dog.